Specimen Information

Procambarus clarkii
Procambarus clarkii
(Red Swamp Crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant

Specimen ID877593
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusProcambarus
Speciesclarkii
Common NameRed Swamp Crayfish
StateMI
LocalityGrand River
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameSoutheastern Lake Michigan
HUC8 Number04050000
Map
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Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased bait
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:27783
Author:Ellison, G.
Date:2015
Title:Invasive crayfish discovery sparks DNR trapping effort in Lake Macatawa.
Publisher:Mlive Media Group
Comments"Then, as now, the invasive pests were found dead. 'We have not found any live red swamp crayfish in public waters in Michigan yet,' Herbst [DNR Fisheries Division] said." Anglers found to be using as bait "on the Grand River"
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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