Specimen ID | 1713502 |
Group | Crustaceans-Crayfish |
Genus | Faxonius |
Species | virilis |
Common Name | Virile Crayfish |
State | PA |
County | Lycoming |
Locality | Rose Valley Lake |
Mapping Accuracy | Accurate |
HUC8 Name | Lower West Branch Susquehanna |
HUC8 Number | 02050206 |
HUC10 Name | Lower Loyalsock Creek |
HUC10 Number | 0205020605 |
HUC12 Name | Lick Run-Mill Creek |
HUC12 Number | 020502060508 |
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Collection Day | 6 |
Collection Month | 6 |
Collection Year | 2023 |
Year Accuracy | Actual |
Status | established |
Comments | Crayfish 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 Type | NAS sighting report |
Verifier | Sean Hartzell (Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission) |
Freshwater/Marine | Freshwater |
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