Specimen Information

Faxonius obscurus
Faxonius obscurus
(Allegheny crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1713601
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusFaxonius
Speciesobscurus
Common NameAllegheny crayfish
StatePA
CountyCentre
LocalityCoyler Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Susquehanna-Penns
HUC8 Number02050301
HUC10 NamePenns Creek
HUC10 Number0205030104
HUC12 NameColyer Lake-Sinking Creek
HUC12 Number020503010401
Map
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Collection Day25
Collection Month4
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
CommentsThree males and one ovigerous female found under rocks and logs in wadable area along lake shoreline. Photos of the ovigerous female are included.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierSean Hartzell (Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected4
Photo
Faxonius obscurus
Faxonius obscurus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/30/2024].

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