CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — University of Illinois researchers studying an invasive species of crayfish recently made a unique discovery — two new species that had long been mistaken for the ...

Researchers at the University led by Eric Larson, professor in ACES, made a groundbreaking discovery pertaining to the Signal Crayfish. They found there are two distinct species of crayfish residing ...

It’s crayfish season in Louisiana, but the Pacific Northwest is receiving all the crayfish spotlight. Researchers recently discovered two new species of the crustaceans: the Okanagan crayfish and the ...

The invasive Australian Redclaw "Crayfish" is currently only found in the Brownsville area. An invasive crawfish species originally from Australia has been seen in Texas since as early as 2013 and ...

These crayfish are larger, more aggressive, and reproduce more quickly than native species, leading them to dominate ecosystems and disrupt food webs. Rusty crayfish have a significant impact on ...

I was a little startled to learn Thursday that searches for "crawfish" have been popping off on Google. Are they stupid? It's barely September. But that's the alluring power of (nearly) everyone's ...

A new critter is creeping into the United States' waters. The invasive Australian redclaw crayfish has been spotted in southern Texas, roughly 8,000 miles from its home. The freshwater crustacean is ...

An invasive crayfish species from Australia is posing a threat to the native crayfish species in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas officials warn. Screengrab from Texas Parks and Wildlife video There’s a ...

Whether you enjoy feasting on them by the perfectly seasoned bagful at a backyard crawfish boil or sauteeing them up for an even better take on shrimp and grits, there's no question that crawfish (or ...

The crayfish likely entered the hatchery through contaminated water or released pets. The DNR is working to contain the infestation and monitor nearby lakes. Red swamp crayfish are prohibited in ...