Fishing for Big water crayfish

Cambarus robustus

The big water crayfish is a large freshwater crustacean noted for its robust size and dark brown to greenish coloration. It resides in deep, slow-moving rivers and large streams in parts of North America. Reaching lengths of up to 6 inches, it exhibits a reclusive nature, often hiding among submerged logs and debris, contributing significantly to the aquatic food web. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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