The common yabby is a freshwater crustacean known for its smooth, bluish to brownish shell and long, slender claws. Native to rivers, lakes, and farm dams across southeastern Australia, it typically measures 4-8 inches in length and weighs around 0.2-0.5 pounds. It feeds on detritus and plant material, displaying opportunistic scavenging behavior and often burrowing into mud for shelter. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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