European Crayfish
Astacus astacus
The European crayfish inhabits clean, well-oxygenated freshwater rivers, streams, and lakes, usually sheltering under rocks, roots, or in bank burrows. It is an omnivorous scavenger that eats aquatic plants, insects, molluscs, carrion, and other small animals. It defends itself with powerful claws and can rapidly flick its tail to dart backward away from danger.
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- European Crayfish