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Cambarus cf. dubius
A deep blue crayfish with orange-tipped claws, approximately 3 inches long.
Found after a rain on a rural paved road alongside a mountain stream. These animals inhabit cold, springs and spring-fed streams.
This animal had a 1 cm long gash in the carapace. After consulting with some crayfish specialists, I found out that it is likely an undescribed species in the C. dubius complex.
Spotted on Feb 28, 2017
Submitted on Mar 11, 2017
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