Aquatic Invertebrates - invasive

Red Swamp Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) on Sep 1, 2023

Originally reported as Aquatic Invertebrate (unknown species) (various)

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

Description of specimen

Almost black body , with medium dark tan colored appendages.

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

Possibly northern crayfish. Seen on driveway of Mennonite Village’s Wellness Center - which is located adjacent to a large pond / small lake. Office address 5353 SE Columbus Ave, Albany OR 97322. Image taken by wife on Fri Sept 1, around 11:30 am. Specimen not captured (she thought it was scorpion). Pond/Lake is ~ 100 yards from Oak Creek.

Expert Reviewer

Mr. Rick Boatner
Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife

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