Specimen Information

Faxonius virilis
Faxonius virilis
(Virile Crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1883951
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusFaxonius
Speciesvirilis
Common NameVirile Crayfish
StateWA
CountyKing
LocalityLake Meridian, inside grate over stream that exits the lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameDuwamish
HUC8 Number17110013
HUC10 NameLower Green River
HUC10 Number1711001303
HUC12 NameBig Soos Creek
HUC12 Number171100130302
Map
Collection Day29
Collection Month6
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Reference 1
Ref. Number:46156
Author:Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Date:2025
Title:WDFW confirmed aquatic invasive species detections in 2024
Publisher:Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
CommentsRP found two crayfish, larger than a dollar bill, inside grate and sent photo ID's.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Year ClassAdult


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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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