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Rusty Crayfish

Orconectes rusticus

Description:

Crayfish

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mauna Kunzah
mauna Kunzah 8 years ago

Not totally sure of my ID. I see a dark band on the claws and their "oval gap when closed". I also do not see any bumps on the claws; they're smooth. If this is the one, it is invasive.

In any case, I just learned a whole lot about Michigan crayfish!

Joseph R. Godreau
Spotted by
Joseph R. Godreau

Michigan, USA

Spotted on Jul 14, 2011
Submitted on May 22, 2015

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