Faxonius luteus
Creaser, 1933
Golden Crayfish
Faxonius luteus, commonly known as the Golden Crayfish, is a freshwater crustacean in the Cambaridae. It is native to North America, with documented presence in the United States. The was first described by Creaser in 1933. Like other members of the Faxonius, it inhabits freshwater environments. The specific epithet "luteus" refers to its golden or yellowish coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Faxonius luteus: /ˌfæksˈoʊniəs ˈlutiəs/
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Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments including streams, rivers, and springs. Specific microhabitat preferences within these systems are not well documented in available sources.
Distribution
North America; specifically documented from the United States. Precise range boundaries and state-level distribution records are not available in provided sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Aphytis Project Final Report | Entomology Research Museum
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- The Stonefly Diaries ~ a blog Part 2 - Buglife Blog - Buglife
- Dyddiaduron pryf y cerrig ~ blog rhan 2 - Buglife Blog - Buglife
- Acanthaceae | Beetles In The Bush