Eastern Crayfish
Cambarus bartoni
Size: to 3"
Habitat: small streams, sometimes ponds and lakes
Notes: Active at night, hides in burrows or under objects during the day.
Compare freshwater crayfish with marine lobsters.
Blue coloration is the crayfish equivalent of albinism, and also occurs in lobsters. Individuals like this have little chance of surviving in the wild.
This page lumps together representatives from crustaceans and mollusks. Freshwater typically has lower diversity than the ocean. However, this is just a tiny sample of what may be found.
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