Faxonius palmeri

(Faxon, 1884)

Gray-speckled Crayfish

Faxonius palmeri is a freshwater crayfish in the Cambaridae, commonly known as the Gray-speckled Crayfish. It was originally described as Cambarus palmeri by Faxon in 1884 and later transferred to the Faxonius. The is native to North America, with documented occurrences in the United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Faxonius palmeri: /fæksˈoʊniəs ˈpælməri/

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Distribution

North America; United States. Specific occurrence records are limited in the provided sources, though the is documented as present in the Americas with US distribution.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Cambarus palmeri by Faxon in 1884, this was later transferred to the Faxonius. The basionym Cambarus palmeri remains in use for historical reference.

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