Faxonius lancifer
Faxonius lancifer, the shrimp crayfish, is a species of crayfish in the family Cambaridae. It is widespread in the South-Eastern United States.[2]
Faxonius lancifer | |
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Faxonius lancifer Shrimp Crayfish | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Malacostraca |
Order: | Decapoda |
Suborder: | Pleocyemata |
Family: | Cambaridae |
Genus: | Faxonius |
Species: | F. lancifer |
Binomial name | |
Faxonius lancifer (Hagen, 1870) | |
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Description
Faxonius lancifer is a small crayfish. The adults range in size from about 2 to 3 in (5.1 to 7.6 cm).[3]
Distribution and habitat
The original specimens came from Tallahatchie River at Rocky Ford, near the town of Etta, Union County, Mississippi.[4] It is generally found in deep, slow rivers, large streams or lakes throughout its range.
References
- Adams, S.; Schuster, G.A. & Taylor, C.A. (2010). "Orconectes lancifer". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T153970A4570634. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T153970A4570634.en. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- "Faxonius lancifer". NatureServe Explorer An online encyclopedia of life. 7.1. NatureServe. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- "Shrimp crayfish". MDC Teacher Portal. Missouri Department of Conservation. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- Crandall, Keith A; De Grave, Sammy (2017). "An updated classification of the freshwater crayfishes (Decapoda: Astacidea) of the world, with a complete species list". Journal of Crustacean Biology. 37 (5): 615–653. doi:10.1093/jcbiol/rux070.
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