Procambarus pictus
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| Subgenus: | P. (Ortmannicus)
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Procambarus pictus, sometimes called the Black Creek crayfish or spotted royal crayfish, is a species of crayfish in family Cambaridae. It is endemic to Florida, where it is found in the Black Creek river system, the St. Johns River, and the upper Etoniah Creek.[1]
Appearance[]
This species of crayfish has yellow to white stripes and spots on a black carapace, with its abdomen consisting of black and rust colored bands.[3]
References[]
- ^ a b Moler, P.; Crandall, K.A. (2010). "Procambarus pictus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T18213A7811189. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T18213A7811189.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ "Procambarus pictus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
- ^ "Field Guide to the Rare Animals of Florida Florida", Natural Areas Inventory, 2001
Categories:
- IUCN Red List near threatened species
- Cambaridae
- Endemic fauna of Florida
- Freshwater crustaceans of North America
- Crustaceans described in 1940
- Crayfish stubs