Georgia Crayfish
Cambarus georgiae
A freshwater crayfish native to Georgia, living in clear streams, spring runs, and sheltered pools with rocks, roots, and leaf litter. It forages mostly at night, feeding on algae, detritus, aquatic plants, and small invertebrates while using its claws to seize food and defend itself. Its hard exoskeleton offers strong protection, but it must molt to grow, leaving it briefly soft and vulnerable. Like many crayfish, it helps recycle nutrients in stream habitats by breaking down organic material.
- Type
- Water / Shell
- Conservation status
- LC