Chattooga River Crayfish (Cambarus scotti)

Chattooga River Crayfish, a reference photo — Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Cambarus scotti, the Chattooga River crayfish, is a species of crayfish in the family Cambaridae. It is endemic to Alabama and Georgia. The common name refers to the Chattooga River. The original specimens were collected from Clarks Creek in Chattooga County.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Chattooga 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

Cambarus coosae
Faxonius luteus
Cambarus howardi
Faxonius durelli
Cambarus chasmodactylus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Family: Cambaridae
Genus: Cambarus
Species: Cambarus scotti

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