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A New Crayfish Species Was Hiding in Plain Sight Among Common Aquarium Pets, Researchers Find
Scientists have described a new species of colorful crayfish—and it might already be sitting in your aquarium. The ...
New colorful species of crayfish discovered in aquarium shipment
These crayfish –also called crawfish or crawdads–are native to New Guinea. Their cool hues have made them popular aquarium ...
White-clawed crayfish
Over the last 20-30 years, river pollution and habitat loss have taken their toll on our only native crayfish. The tributaries of the Usk and the Wye are real enclaves for these lobster-like creatures ...
The world’s second largest freshwater crayfish was once plentiful in Australia’s longest river – we’re bringing it back
The Murray crayfish disappeared from large parts of its range over the past 40 years. Now a community-driven reintroduction ...