Faxonius lancifer explained

Faxonius lancifer, the shrimp crayfish, is a species of crayfish in the family Cambaridae. It is widespread in the South-Eastern United States.

Description

Faxonius lancifer is a small crayfish. The adults range in size from about .^[1]

Distribution and habitat

The original specimens came from Tallahatchie River at Rocky Ford, near the town of Etta, Union County, Mississippi.^[2] It is generally found in deep, slow rivers, large streams or lakes throughout its range.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Shrimp crayfish . Missouri Department of Conservation . MDC Teacher Portal . 18 October 2022.
2. Crandall . Keith A . Keith A. Crandall . 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 . 10.1093/jcbiol/rux070 . 615–653. free .