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Faxonius limosus
InvasiveSpiny-cheek Crayfish
Common Names
DEKamberkrebs
ENSpiny-cheek Crayfish
PT-BRLagostim-americano
ROCancer de cameră
ZH室癌
Habitat
Rivers, lakes and ponds; non-native from North America (invasive).
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
12 cm
Minimum Catch Size
No minimum size
Closed Season
No closed season
Category
Common
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population stable, no immediate threat.
Distinguishing Features
Ten legs, large claws, two spines on the cheeks, brownish-green colouring, not a native crayfish.