| Faxonius lancifer | |
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| Faxonius lancifer Shrimp Crayfish | |
| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
 Secure (NatureServe) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Order: | Decapoda |
| Suborder: | Pleocyemata |
| Family: | Cambaridae |
| Genus: | Faxonius |
| Species: | F. lancifer |
| Binomial name | |
| Faxonius lancifer (Hagen, 1870) | |
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Faxonius lancifer, the shrimp crayfish, is a species of crayfish in the family Cambaridae. It is widespread in the South-Eastern United States.
Description
Faxonius lancifer is a small crayfish. The adults range in size from about 2 to 3 in (5.1 to 7.6 cm).
Distribution and habitat
The original specimens came from Tallahatchie River at Rocky Ford, near the town of Etta, Union County, Mississippi. It is generally found in deep, slow rivers, large streams or lakes throughout its range.
References
- Adams, S.; Schuster, G.A. & Taylor, C.A. (2010). "Orconectes lancifer". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T153970A4570634. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T153970A4570634.en. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ^ "Faxonius lancifer". NatureServe Explorer An online encyclopedia of life. 7.1. NatureServe. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- "Shrimp crayfish". MDC Teacher Portal. Missouri Department of Conservation. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- Crandall, Keith A; De Grave, Sammy (2017). "An updated classification of the freshwater crayfishes (Decapoda: Astacidea) of the world, with a complete species list". Journal of Crustacean Biology. 37 (5): 615–653. doi:10.1093/jcbiol/rux070.
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| Faxonius lancifer | |
| Orconectes lancifer | |
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