Cambarellus patzcuarensis is a small, threatened species of crayfish in the family Cambaridae.[1][2] It is endemic to Michoacán in Mexico and often kept in aquariums.[3]
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| Typical wild form (above) and orange aquarium form (below) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Order: | Decapoda |
| Suborder: | Pleocyemata |
| Family: | Cambaridae |
| Genus: | Cambarellus |
| Species: | C. patzcuarensis
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| Cambarellus patzcuarensis Villalobos, 1943
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Description edit
It measures 4–5 centimetres (1.6–2.0 in) in total length, including claws. Most specimens found in the wild are brown, sometimes with a gray or blue tint. Cambarellus patzcuarensis var. "Orange" (Mexican dwarf crayfish, sometimes Mexican dwarf orange crayfish) is an orange-coloured mutation often held in aquariums, but this form is rarely found in the wild.[3]
Distribution edit
The species is named after Lake Pátzcuaro, at an altitude of 2,035 metres (6,677 ft) in Michoacán, Mexico. Besides in Lake Pátzcuaro, C. patzcuarensis also occurs in springs in Chapultepec, Opopeo and Tzurumutaro.[1]
Conservation edit
C. patzcuarensis is listed as an endangered species on the IUCN Red List.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Alvarez, F.; López-Mejía, M. & Pedraza Lara, C. (2010). "Cambarellus patzcuarensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T153802A4546862. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T153802A4546862.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Cambarellus patzcuarensis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved October 5, 2010.
- ^ a b Gerald Pottern. "Mexican Dwarf Orange, Cambarellus patzcuarensis". Petshrimp.com. Archived from the original on April 1, 2008. Retrieved May 16, 2008.
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