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
Faxonius lancifer Shrimp Crayfish

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Scientific classification Edit this 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)
Synonyms
  • Cambarus lancifer
  • Orconectes lancifer

Description

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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

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "Faxonius lancifer". NatureServe Explorer An online encyclopedia of life. 7.1. NatureServe. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Shrimp crayfish". MDC Teacher Portal. Missouri Department of Conservation. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  4. ^ 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.