Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1736842
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusFaxonius
Speciesrusticus
Common NameRusty Crayfish
StateIL
CountyCook
LocalityNorth Branch Chicago River, near Foster Avenue
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameChicago
HUC8 Number07120003
HUC10 NameNorth Branch Chicago River-Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal
HUC10 Number0712000301
HUC12 NameMiddle North Branch Chicago River
HUC12 Number071200030105
Map
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Collection Day20
Collection Month7
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Statusunknown
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierC. Morningstar, USGS
Photo
A crayfish underwater.
A crayfish on pavement.


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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