Faxonius immunis is a species of crayfish in the family Cambaridae. It is native to North America and it is an introduced species in Europe, where it lives along the Upper Rhine. Its common names include calico crayfish and papershell crayfish.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Calico 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 virginalis
- Procambarus simulans
- Procambarus acutus
- Faxonius limosus
- Procambarus kensleyi
- Procambarus troglodytes
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Decapoda
- Family
- Cambaridae
- Genus
- Faxonius
- Species
- Faxonius immunis
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