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Bluegrass Crayfish
Cambarus batchi
39.2802, -76.6877
Field Notes
Description:
They breathe through feather-like gills. Some species are found in brooks and streams where there is running fresh water, while others thrive in swamps, ditches, and rice paddies. Most crayfish cannot tolerate polluted water, although some species such as Procambarus clarkiiare hardier.
Habitat:
This species is a primary burrower; and spends almost its entire life in burrows near permanent ponds in areas of poor drainage. It constructs complex burrows ranging from 0.3 - 1.5 m in depth, while the surrounding vegetation is usually dense and covers the burrow entrances (Schuster 1976, Taylor et al. 2007). Burrows are found in ditch areas where water collects and the water table is approximately 1.5 m below the surface (Schuster 1976).
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