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Signal Crayfish

Pacifastacus leniusculus

Photo by SargonR
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Description:

Signal Crayfish at Loon Lake State Park, Oregon. The only endemic crawfish to the Pacific Northwest, identified by the "signal spots" on it claws.

Reference Links:

ODFW Oregon Invasive Species - Crayfish

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Comments (1)
SargonR
Saw that this photo was published in the Crater Lake National Park Summer/Fall 2015 Visitor Guide. Very Cool. Thank you PN for helping me to help out the NPS in my home state! http://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/newspaper.htm

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PublishedApril 22, 2014

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