Orconectes obscurus
(Hagen, 1870)
Orconectes obscurus is a freshwater crayfish originally described by Hagen in 1870. It is currently classified as a synonym of Faxonius obscurus following taxonomic revision that transferred species from Orconectes to Faxonius. The species occurs in North America, with distribution records from Canada. Limited specific ecological information is available in the provided sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orconectes obscurus: /ɔr.kəˈnɛk.tiz əbˈskʊr.əs/
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Identification
The was originally described as Orconectes obscurus but is now placed in the Faxonius based on phylogenetic and morphological studies that supported splitting the genus Orconectes. Specific diagnostic morphological features distinguishing this species from are not provided in the available sources.
Habitat
Distribution records indicate presence in North America, specifically Canada. Detailed preferences are not documented in the provided sources.
Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Canada (CA).
Similar Taxa
- Faxonius obscurusOrconectes obscurus is currently treated as a synonym of Faxonius obscurus; the was transferred from Orconectes to Faxonius in taxonomic revision.
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Taxonomic Status
Orconectes obscurus is listed as a synonym in both GBIF and Catalogue of Life databases, with the accepted name being Faxonius obscurus. The Faxonius was established or revalidated to accommodate formerly placed in Orconectes based on molecular and morphological evidence.
Specimen Records
The provided sources do not contain specific specimen records or ecological data for O. obscurus; distribution information is limited to database entries indicating presence in North America and Canada.