Aquatic Invertebrates - invasive

Red Swamp Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) on Sep 18, 2022

Submitter does not have a specimen
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Description of specimen

About 10 inches long, very aggressive. Please see photos provided.

Commentary

None

Remedy

Red Swamp Crayfish is an Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Prohibited Species, meaning they "may not be imported, possessed, sold, purchased, exchanged or transported in the state".

Resources

Picture guide to crayfish in Oregon; Crayfish information from SeaGrant; and ODFW Red Swamp Crayfish fact sheet.

Location

Minto Park in Salem, Oregon. Just after first parking lot off River Road there is a curve in the park road with trail going down small slope. Invasive was found next to slough.

Expert Reviewer

Mr. Rick Boatner
Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife

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