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Caught and released as part of educational outreach during Tennessee River Rescue
S. Chickamauga
Ashley it appears that species is confined to Alabama and a small part of Georgia.
Thank you valgaavmiko, I was not aware of what needed documented for accurate ID of crayfish, I will be sure to include this information in the future.
It can be difficult to get a good ID on crayfish without being able to see the dentition on the chelipeds. You are very slightly out of the range that is known for the species I think it is. It looks to me as if it is Cambarus obeyensis which is rare (and a threatened) species. They've been found in Cumberland, Fentress, Overton, and Putnam counties.
Spotted on Oct 5, 2013
Submitted on Oct 6, 2013
