Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID785919
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusFaxonius
Speciesrusticus
Common NameRusty Crayfish
StateIL
CountyWill
LocalityDes Plaines River, at Brandon Road pool in Joliet
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameDes Plaines
HUC8 Number07120004
HUC10 NameChicago Sanitary and Ship Canal-Des Plaines River
HUC10 Number0712000407
HUC12 NameGoose Lake-Des Plaines River
HUC12 Number071200040706
Map
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Collection Day18
Collection Month3
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased bait
Statusestablished
CommentsSee voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposalpreserved
Museum Cat NumberINHS (To be determined)
VerifierIllinois Dept. of Natural Resources
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Faxonius rusticus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/25/2024].

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