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Cangrejo americano. Red swamp crawfish

Procambarus clarkii

Photo by Isabela
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Field Notes

Description:

Crustáceo de origen americano, introducido en España donde se considera una especie invasiva. Se diferencia del cangrejo de río autóctono (Austropotamobius pallipes) en que tiene la cabeza más grande

Habitat:

Río Mula, afluente del río Segura.

Notes:

Baños de Mula

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Procambarus clarkii

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Comments (6)
Christiane
@p.young713 for sure they are edible...
Isabela
Thank you alra. It´s a pity that it is an invasive species in this part of the world.
alra74
I love this picture, love it

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PublishedApril 17, 2011

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