white-clawed crayfish (austropotamobius pallipes) in Typically found in clean, well-oxygenated freshwater habitats such as streams, rivers, and lakes
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austropotamobius pallipesESA Categories -crustaceans

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    white-clawed crayfish

  • Regions

    AustriaCroatiaFrance

  • Population

    50,000

  • Habitat

    Typically found in clean, well-oxygenated freshwater habitats such as streams, rivers, and lakes

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    25 to 60 grams (0.9 ... and typically 5 to 15 years in the wild

Regions

Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

The White-clawed Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) is an endangered freshwater crustacean species found in parts of Europe, including the United Kingdom and Ireland. The estimated remaining population is unknown but declining. The main threats to this species include habitat loss, water pollution, and the introduction of non-native crayfish species. Conservation efforts involve habitat restoration, captive breeding programs, and the control of non-native crayfish populations.

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