White River Crayfish (Procambarus acutus)

White River Crayfish, a reference photo — Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Procambarus acutus, the white river crayfish, is a species of crayfish in the family Cambaridae. It is found in North America and Europe.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of White River Crayfish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Procambarus troglodytes
Procambarus simulans
Procambarus alleni
Faxonius immunis
Procambarus virginalis
Procambarus clarkii

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Family: Cambaridae
Genus: Procambarus
Species: Procambarus acutus

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