Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1886674
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusFaxonius
Speciesrusticus
Common NameRusty Crayfish
StateVT
CountyChittenden
LocalityLake Champlain
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLake Champlain
HUC8 Number04300108
HUC10 NameLake Champlain
HUC10 Number0430010816
HUC12 NameLake Champlain
HUC12 Number043001081604
Map
Collection Day26
Collection Month8
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | released aquarium | released bait
CommentsI found this specimen while snorkeling about 5 meters from shore at night.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierWesley Daniel (USGS)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
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Faxonius rusticus
Faxonius rusticus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/20/2026].

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