Specimen Information

Faxonius virilis
Faxonius virilis
(Virile Crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1713502
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusFaxonius
Speciesvirilis
Common NameVirile Crayfish
StatePA
CountyLycoming
LocalityRose Valley Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower West Branch Susquehanna
HUC8 Number02050206
HUC10 NameLower Loyalsock Creek
HUC10 Number0205020605
HUC12 NameLick Run-Mill Creek
HUC12 Number020502060508
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month6
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
CommentsCrayfish trapping surveys and kick netting by Pennsyvlania Fish and Boat Commission staff found numenrous Virile Crayfish thrououth the lake. Popualtion is well established. Identification was confirmed by PFBC's Invertebrate Zoolgoist Dave Lieb and AIS Coordiantor Sean Hartzell based on collected specimens. A significnat range expansion for Pennsylvania.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierSean Hartzell (Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Faxonius virilis


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/4/2024].

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