critically endangered
fallicambarus hortoniESA Categories -crustaceans
hatchie burrowing crayfish
National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
hatchie burrowing crayfish
Regions
United States of America, United StatesCanada
Population
Approximately 10,000 individuals
Habitat
Fallicambarus hortoni inhabits freshwater streams and wetlands with sandy or muddy substrates.
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
0.1, and 3
Regions
United States of America, United States, Canada
Activity Instructions
- Draw the Animal: Use the next page to draw a picture of the animal. Use your imagination and make it colorful!
- Write an Essay: Write a short essay about the conservation efforts to save this animal. Here are some questions to guide you:
- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
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