Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Southern crayfish
Size:
Southern crayfish can grow up to 2.76 inches (7 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Southern crayfish eat mosquito larvae and worms.
Range & Habitat:
These freshwater crayfish can be found along both of Florida's coasts and coastal California in ephemeral pools, ditches, lakes and flooded marshes.
Details:
Southern crayfish are bright blue in color with minor red spotting near their sides and belly. They have two large claws, eight legs and a strong tail.