Cambarus asperimanus
Faxon, 1914
mitten crayfish
Cambarus asperimanus, commonly known as the mitten crayfish, is a of freshwater crayfish in the Cambaridae. It was first described by Faxon in 1914 and is native to North America. The species holds a Least Concern conservation status according to the IUCN, last reviewed in 2010.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cambarus asperimanus: /ˈkæmbərəs æˌspɛrɪˈmeɪnəs/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details within this region are not well documented in available sources.
Human Relevance
The mitten crayfish has been assessed by the IUCN as Least Concern () with no immediate threat to its survival as of the 2010 review.
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Taxonomic Note
The epithet 'asperimanus' refers to the rough or harsh quality of the chelae (claws), from Latin 'asper' meaning rough and 'manus' meaning hand. This distinguishes it from related species with smoother chelae.