Mexican Dwarf Crayfish
Cambarellus patzcuarensis
Adult Mexican dwarf crayfish inhabit calm freshwater, including vegetated lake edges, canals, and marshy shallows. They are omnivorous scavengers that feed on plant matter, algae, dead animals, and small aquatic prey. Despite their small size, adults defend shelter with raised claws and can rapidly tail-flip backward to escape danger.
- Type
- Shell
- Conservation status
- EN
Growth chain
- ?
- ?
- Mexican Dwarf Crayfish