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Orconectes rusticus

Basic information
Scientific name Orconectes rusticus (No picture)
Common names Rusty crayfish
Higher taxon Cambaridae, Decapoda, Malacostraca, Arthropoda
Natural range Eastern North America.
Habitat Lakes and ponds, small streams.
Invasion information
Range in Japan Not established in Japan Range in Japan
Origin Unintroduced to Japan.
Date
Route In North America, this species is a commonly used live fishing bait. The majority of its introductions are believed to be the result of release of such crayfish. Sometimes used as a fishery resource.
Impact Potentially: Competition and predation
Native organism(s) affected: Various native animals and plants.
Regulation in Japan Import, transport and keeping are prohibited in Japan by the Invasive Alien Species Act.
Introduced range in other countries Northeastern USA to eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec). Europe
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