Paper Shell Crayfish (Orconectes immunis)
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Paper Shell Crayfish
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Paper Shell Crayfish
Orconectes immunis
38 Litres (10 US G.)
6.4-10.2cm (2.5-4 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 8.0
20-29.4°C (68 -85 °F)
8-14 °d
1:1 M:F
2-5 years
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Alternative names[edit]
- Paper Shell Crayfish, Soft Shell Crayfish, Calico Crayfish
Origin[edit]
- Maine and Connecticut in the east to Colorado and Wyoming in the west, and from Alabama in the south to Canada in the north. In Canada, it has been recorded from Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec although the populations in Quebec may be the result of introductions by anglers from New York; the Canadian populations are centerd in southern Ontario. It is believed to have been introduced to a number of states in New England, including Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Sexing[edit]
- Females have wider pleopods to hold eggs
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Peaceful
Diet[edit]
- Omnivorous; will scavenge, and eats worms, and insects inhabiting the substrate
Feeding regime[edit]
- Daily
Environment Specifics[edit]
- Planted tank
Behaviour[edit]
- Mixes well
Identification[edit]
- A close relation of Orconectes limosus.
Notes[edit]
- This crayfish is the preferred food of Trout, Sunfish, and other gamefishes. This is good also in a pond.
