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Orconectes propinquus
Northern Clearwater Crayfish
Orconectes propinquus, commonly known as the Northern Clearwater Crayfish, is a freshwater crayfish species in the family Cambaridae. It is native to northern North American clearwater habitats and has been the subject of ecological and physiological research comparing it to other crayfish species. The species shows specific habitat preferences for water depth, velocity, substrate type, and cover availability. It is sensitive to low pH conditions compared to some co-occurring crayfish species.