Fishing for Allegheny crayfish

Faxonius obscurus

The Allegheny crayfish is a freshwater crustacean found in rivers, streams, and rocky-bottomed habitats across parts of the eastern United States. It has a brownish to greenish exoskeleton with lighter markings and large, robust claws. Adults typically measure about 2–4 inches long and weigh a few ounces, displaying nocturnal and territorial behaviors. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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