Biologists are monitoring an Australian crayfish that surprisingly showed up in Texas, fearing it could threaten local ...

Specimens have large eyes and claws, as well as smooth bodies. The species comes in two color forms: Blue form crayfish are a dark hue with orange joints and tails, while purple form crayfish are ...

Invasive Australian crayfish in Texas water causing concern for wildlife - ‘Given the size it’s definitely a threat.. ‘It’s a ...

This species of crayfish has been called invasive by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department after it showed up along Texas beaches. What is it?

The genetic analysis revealed that these were a new species: the dusty crayfish. A blue-form adult female dusty crayfish (Figure a). A purple-form adult male (Figure b). CREDIT: Jiří Patoka.