Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1886708
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusFaxonius
Speciesvirilis
Common NameVirile Crayfish
StateNH
CountyCarroll
LocalitySaco River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSaco River
HUC8 Number01060002
HUC10 NameConway Lake-Saco River
HUC10 Number0106000203
HUC12 NameConway Lake-Saco River
HUC12 Number010600020303
Map
Collection Day19
Collection Month10
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | released aquarium
CommentsWe have found claws before, but this time found a whole body intact (deceased). Shallow pool along the edge of Saco River.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierWesley Daniel (USGS)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Faxonius virilis


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/5/2025].

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