The rusty crayfish (Faxonius rusticus) is a large, aggressive species of freshwater crayfish which is native to the United States, in the Ohio River Basin in parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. …

Rusty crayfish are 3-5 inches long, with a grayish-green body and easily-identifiable reddish fingerprint-like spots on each side of the body just in front of the tail. If you find a rusty crayfish, …

The Rusty Crayfish is a large, aggressive crayfish that can outcompete native crayfish species and alter ecosystems with its appetite for aquatic plants and organisms. This species tends to …

This species can thrive in areas of high flow or in standing water, but unlike other species of crayfish that can burrow in the sediment when water conditions decline, the rusty crayfish must …

Aug 1, 2017 · Rusty crayfish (Orconectes rusticus) are a species of freshwater crustacean that are native to the southern U.S. they are, however, invasive in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and it …

Rusty crayfish are small crustaceans with long antennae, two pincer claws, and eight legs. They grow up to five inches long and their body color varies from light to dark brown.

Faxonius rusticus is commonly known as the Rusty Crayfish. It is native to the Ohio River Basin in the Midwest United States, but its range has expanded rapidly during the past 20 years and it …

Rusty crayfish are omnivores, feeding primarily on aquatic plants, snails, and other small invertebrates. They can commonly be found hiding under rocks, logs, and other debris. Rusty …

Rusty crayfish have robust claws unlike other members of the genus Orconectes . They are dark reddish, brown and have dark, rusty spots on each side of the carapace at the base of the …

The rusty crayfish (Faxonius rusticus) is a large, aggressive species of freshwater crayfish which is native to the United States, in the Ohio River Basin in parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.