Lagniappe Crayfish

The crayfish, also called crawfish or crawdad, is a freshwater crustacean, similar in appearance to the lobster, that scavenges for food. This species, the Lagniappe crayfish (Procambarus lagniappe) is found throughout the Southeast.

Lagniappe crayfish, a species native to Alabama
Courtesy of Chris Lukhaup, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Lagniappe crayfish, a species native to Alabama