Specimen Information

Faxonius obscurus
Faxonius obscurus
(Allegheny crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant
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Specimen ID1713673
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusFaxonius
Speciesobscurus
Common NameAllegheny crayfish
StatePA
CountyLycoming
LocalityMuncy Creek at Barto Hollow Road Bridge
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower West Branch Susquehanna
HUC8 Number02050206
HUC10 NameMuncy Creek
HUC10 Number0205020608
HUC12 NameRock Run-Muncy Creek
HUC12 Number020502060802
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Collection Day22
Collection Month6
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
CommentsCollected during Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission surveys for crayfish. ID by PFBC AIS Coordinator Sean Hartzell.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierSean Hartzell (Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected13
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Faxonius obscurus
Faxonius obscurus

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/6/2025].

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