Scientists have described a new species of colorful crayfish—and it might already be sitting in your aquarium. The researchers detailed their discovery in the journal Zootaxa last week.

Sightings of the species in the Rio Grande Valley have sparked fear among some Texas environmental officials, who say the crayfish could threaten local wildlife and wetland ecosystems.

New Yorkers looking to find an elusive blue crayfish will have to travel, albeit not far. Cambarus monongalensis are native ...

Scott Broussard, owner of Acadia Crawfish in Crowley, produces his own seasoning blend that he says is designed to "melt" and ...

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Scientists in Texas are on high alert for an invasive species that could threaten native wildlife: an Australian crayfish that has appeared in the state’s resacas ...

EAST ALTON The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC ) encourages community members to attend an ...

But it is a long way from home. The lower Rio Grande Valley is home to several native species of crayfish — more commonly called crawfish or crawdads in the local vernacular. Australian redclaw ...

Crayfish are considered a great indicator of catchment health but there isn't any benchmark data to help protect the species. Protecting some of Australia's smallest freshwater critters such as ...