West Virginia crayfishes (Decapoda: Cambaridae): observations on distribution, natural history, and conservation
West Virginia's crayfishes have received moderate attention since publication of Jezerinac et al.'s (1995) monograph of the state fauna. Survey efforts were initiated over the summers of 2006 and 2007 to gather voucher material for the Indiana Biological Survey's Crustacean Collection. These collections have provided new information regarding the distribution, natural history, life history, taxonomy, and conservation status of Cambarus (Cambarus) carinirostris, C. (C.) bartonii cavatus, C. (C.) sciotensis, C. (Hiaticambarus) chasmodactylus, C. (H.) elkensis, C. (H.) longulus, C. (Jugicambarus) dubius, C. (Puncticambarus) robustus, Orconectes (Procericambarus) cristavarius, and O. (P.) rusticus. Orconectes (Faxonius) limosus has apparently been extirpated from West Virginia and should be removed from the state's list of extant crayfishes.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2009 |
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Title | West Virginia crayfishes (Decapoda: Cambaridae): observations on distribution, natural history, and conservation |
DOI | 10.1656/045.016.0205 |
Authors | Zachary J. Loughman, Thomas P. Simon, Stuart A. Welsh |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Northeastern Naturalist |
Index ID | 70156064 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Coop Res Unit Leetown |