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Overview

The Big Sandy crayfish is a freshwater crustacean found in streams and rivers in the Appalachian Region of Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia. We have been working with state partners to determine where this dynamic creature is found, and whether it is in danger of extinction. In May 2016, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed the Big Sandy crayfish as a threatened species, protected under the Endangered Species Act.

Scientific Name

Cambarus callainus
Common Name
Big Sandy crayfish
FWS Category
Crustaceans
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