Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID558017
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusFaxonius
Speciesrusticus
Common NameRusty Crayfish
StateIL
CountyLake
LocalityUnnamed tributary of Des Plaines River at IL Hwy. 21, 0.1 mi. S Casey Rd.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameDes Plaines
HUC8 Number07120004
HUC10 NameBull Creek-Des Plaines River
HUC10 Number0712000403
HUC12 NameBull Creek-Des Plaines River
HUC12 Number071200040302
Map
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Collection Day3
Collection Month5
Collection Year1995
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased bait
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:14010
Author:Taylor, C.A., and M. Redmer.
Date:1995
Title:Status and distribution of the rusty crayfish, Oconectes rusticus, in Illinois.
Publisher:Illinois Natural History Survey.
Pages:24 p.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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