Procambarus clarkii, known variously as the red swamp crayfish, Louisiana crawfish or mudbug, [3] is a species of cambarid crayfish native to freshwater bodies of northern Mexico, and …

Oct 17, 2025 · The Red Swamp Crayfish, also known as the Louisiana Crawfish or Mudbug, is a large and aggressive crayfish that can quickly dominate lakes, ponds, rivers, and wetlands.

The red swamp crayfish is native to the southern Mississippi River drainage and inland areas around the Gulf Coast. The species is commonly imported and sold for human consumption, …

“The red swamp crayfish exhibits two types of behaviors—one a wandering phase which involves short peaks of high speed of movement, the other an immobile stage during which it hides in …

Procambarus clarkii, also known as the Red Swamp Crayfish, is native to the Mississippi and Gulf of Mexico drainages, from Florida, Mexico and New Mexico north to Ohio and Illinois. It is …

From the Florida panhandle to Mexico, the red swamp crayfish originally inhabited the coastal gulf plain region. Now the red swamp crayfish can be found in southern Mississippi River drainage …

Procambarus clarkii are mostly found south-central United States, and northeastern Mexico (areas to which this species is native). The red swamp crayfish has also been transplanted to …

Red swamp crayfish are crustaceans that are dark red in color and grow to 2-5 inches in length. Their bodies and claws are covered in raised, bright red spots, and they may have a black, …

Red swamp crayfish can outcompete and have negative effects on native crayfish, amphibians, invertebrates and juvenile fish due to their aggressive behavior and high reproductive rates.

Originally from the southeastern U.S., the red swamp crayfish has become an unwelcomed world traveler. They have drained wetlands in Europe and ruined rice crop in Asia. These invasive …