Specimen Information

Faxonius rusticus
Faxonius rusticus
(Rusty Crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1724180
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusFaxonius
Speciesrusticus
Common NameRusty Crayfish
StatePA
CountyLancaster
LocalityLittle Chiques Creek at Sico Park
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Susquehanna
HUC8 Number02050306
HUC10 NameChickies Creek
HUC10 Number0205030608
HUC12 NameLittle Chiques Creek
HUC12 Number020503060802
Map
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Collection Day30
Collection Month7
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | released aquarium
Statusunknown
CommentsSubmitted by a member of the public to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) via the PA AIS mobile app via PA Sea Grant. ID confirmed by PFBC staff. Photo provided for verification.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierSean Hartzell (Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/8/2024].

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