Procambarus pictus
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Procambarus pictus, sometimes called the Black Creek crayfish or spotted royal crayfish, is a species of crayfish in family Cambaridae. It is endemic to Florida, where it is found in the Black Creek river system, the St. Johns River, and the upper Etoniah Creek.[1]
Appearance
This species of crayfish has yellow to white stripes and spots on a black carapace, with its abdomen consisting of black and rust colored bands.[3]
References
- ^ a b P. Moler; K. A. Crandall (2010). "Procambarus pictus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010. IUCN: e.T18213A7811189. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T18213A7811189.en. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|last-author-amp=ignored (|name-list-style=suggested) (help) - ^ "Procambarus pictus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
- ^ "Field Guide to the Rare Animals of Florida Florida", Natural Areas Inventory, 2001
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