Where Does Rusty Crayfish Live?

Rusty Crayfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Rusty Crayfish

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths (0.5 to 5 meters), but can occur deeper.

Environment

Prefers clear, rocky or gravelly bottoms in streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds. Tolerates a wide range of water quality but thrives in well-oxygenated waters. Often found under rocks, logs, or other debris.

Geographic range

Native to the Ohio River Basin (Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana). Introduced and invasive in many parts of the Great Lakes region, New England, and other areas of the United States and Canada.

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