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
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Courtesy of Chris Lukhaup, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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