Northern clearwater crayfish

Northern clearwater crayfish
BioKIDS
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species
Museum of Zoology
University of Michigan

What kind of habitat do they need?
Northern Clearwater Crayfish are found in clear, rocky streams and the rocky shores and riffles of lakes.

What do they eat?
Northern clearwater crayfish feed on insects, snails, other invertebrates, aquatic plants, and algae.

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