Common Name: CRAYFISH, ST. FRANCIS RIVER
Phylum: ARTHROPODA
Class: CRUSTACEA
Order: DECAPODA
Family: CAMBARIDAE
Genus: FAXONIUS
Species: QUADRUNCUS
Taxonomic Authority: (CREASER)
Taxonomy References: 002 , 008
NONGAME
STATE RANK S2
GLOBAL RANK G2
Status References: 001 , 003 , 006
"Are found in clear, rocky streams, from small headwater creeks to moderately large rivers."
Primary Habitat: "Aquatic - river/stream"
References: 002
"Endemic to the St. Francis river basin in southeast Missouri."
Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
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IRON | ADAIR | ||||
MADISON | ANDREW | ||||
ST. FRANCOIS | ATCHISON | ||||
WAYNE | AUDRAIN | ||||
BARRY | |||||
BARTON | |||||
BATES | |||||
BENTON | |||||
BOLLINGER | |||||
BOONE | |||||
BUCHANAN | |||||
BUTLER | |||||
CALDWELL | |||||
CALLAWAY | |||||
CAMDEN | |||||
CAPE GIRARDEAU | |||||
CARROLL | |||||
CARTER | |||||
CASS | |||||
CEDAR | |||||
CHARITON | |||||
CHRISTIAN | |||||
CLARK | |||||
CLAY | |||||
CLINTON | |||||
COLE | |||||
COOPER | |||||
CRAWFORD | |||||
DADE | |||||
DALLAS | |||||
DAVIESS | |||||
DEKALB | |||||
DENT | |||||
DOUGLAS | |||||
DUNKLIN | |||||
FRANKLIN | |||||
GASCONADE | |||||
GENTRY | |||||
GREENE | |||||
GRUNDY | |||||
HARRISON | |||||
HENRY | |||||
HICKORY | |||||
HOLT | |||||
HOWARD | |||||
HOWELL | |||||
JACKSON | |||||
JASPER | |||||
JEFFERSON | |||||
JOHNSON | |||||
KNOX | |||||
LACLEDE | |||||
LAFAYETTE | |||||
LAWRENCE | |||||
LEWIS | |||||
LINCOLN | |||||
LINN | |||||
LIVINGSTON | |||||
MACON | |||||
MARIES | |||||
MARION | |||||
MCDONALD | |||||
MERCER | |||||
MILLER | |||||
MISSISSIPPI | |||||
MONITEAU | |||||
MONROE | |||||
MONTGOMERY | |||||
MORGAN | |||||
NEW MADRID | |||||
NEWTON | |||||
NODAWAY | |||||
OREGON | |||||
OSAGE | |||||
OZARK | |||||
PEMISCOT | |||||
PERRY | |||||
PETTIS | |||||
PHELPS | |||||
PIKE | |||||
PLATTE | |||||
POLK | |||||
PULASKI | |||||
PUTNAM | |||||
RALLS | |||||
RANDOLPH | |||||
RAY | |||||
REYNOLDS | |||||
RIPLEY | |||||
SALINE | |||||
SCHUYLER | |||||
SCOTLAND | |||||
SCOTT | |||||
SHANNON | |||||
SHELBY | |||||
ST. CHARLES | |||||
ST. CLAIR | |||||
ST. LOUIS | |||||
STE. GENEVIEVE | |||||
STODDARD | |||||
STONE | |||||
SULLIVAN | |||||
TANEY | |||||
TEXAS | |||||
VERNON | |||||
WARREN | |||||
WASHINGTON | |||||
WEBSTER | |||||
WORTH | |||||
WRIGHT |
References for distribution: 002 , 004 , 009 , 007
St. Francis R. from Headwaters to Wappapello Dam
Comments: ""
Ozark Highlands
Comments: ""
Oak-Hickory Forest
Oak-Hickory-Pine Forest
Ozark: St. Francois Mountains
Ozark: Lower Ozark
Species is associated with "Aquatic" habitats.
Riverine
"Riverine, unknown perennial", "Aquatic bed, rooted vascular"
"Riverine, unknown perennial", "Rock bottom, boulder"
"Riverine, unknown perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, cobble/gravel"
References for Aquatic Associations: 002
Permanent Stream
References for Habitat Types: 002
References for Terrestrial Natural Communities:
""
Comments for larval food habits:
""
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Comments for Juvenile Food Habits:
""
References Juvenile Food Habits
Food Habits Unknown; Not Specified
Comments for Adult Food Habits:
""
References Adult Food Habits
References for egg niches requirements:
References for feeding larvae niche requirements:
References for resting Larvae niche requirements:
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements:
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References for feeding Adult niche requirements: 002 , 004 , 005
References for feeding adult niche requirements:
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Aquatic vegetation: waterwillow (Justica)
Bottom type specified in comments(00100)
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: rubble
Current velocity specified in comments(00150)
Current velocity: moderate current
Current velocity: no noticable current
Current velocity: slow current
Current velocity: swift current
Natural features specified in comments(00280)
Natural features: pools
Natural features: runs or raceways
Siltation specified in comments(00050)
Siltation: low
Stream order specified in comments(00260)
Turbidity: clear water
Underwater cover: boulder
Water depth specified in comments(00230)
Code | Comment |
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018 | 21-78 eggs (average 43) *02*. |
003 | In MO were most often found in association with Orconectes luteus, Orconectes punctimanus, Orconectes hylas (an introduced species), Cambarus hubbsi and Cambarus diogenes *04*. |
007 | Generally have a fall breeding season and spring reproductive season *02*. In MO females showed signs of mating in August. Reproductively active males were captured throughout the year, with the fewest being found May-July. *04*. |
017 | Eggs held in laboratory hatched in about three weeks at water temperature 14.5-16 degrees C *04*. |
022 | Some mature during the first year, but most do not *02*. |
099 | Hatchlings become independent of mother 2-4 weeks after hatching *04*. Most adults begin molting in May, though some molting occurs in the fall *04*. |
038 | Life span is usually not more than 2 years *02*. |
Age and growth information specified in comments(038)
Other life history information specified in comments(099)
Origin in state: native
Seasonal distribution in state: all seasons
Closely associated plant or animal species specified in comments(003)
Breeding season specified in comments(007)
Gestation/incubation period specified in comments(017)
Clutch/litter size specified in comments(018)
Age at sexual maturity specified in comments(022)
Code | Comment |
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018 | 21-78 eggs (average 43) *02*. |
003 | In MO were most often found in association with Orconectes luteus, Orconectes punctimanus, Orconectes hylas (an introduced species), Cambarus hubbsi and Cambarus diogenes *04*. |
007 | Generally have a fall breeding season and spring reproductive season *02*. In MO females showed signs of mating in August. Reproductively active males were captured throughout the year, with the fewest being found May-July. *04*. |
017 | Eggs held in laboratory hatched in about three weeks at water temperature 14.5-16 degrees C *04*. |
022 | Some mature during the first year, but most do not *02*. |
099 | Hatchlings become independent of mother 2-4 weeks after hatching *04*. Most adults begin molting in May, though some molting occurs in the fall *04*. |
038 | Life span is usually not more than 2 years *02*. |
References for life history: 002 , 004
Beneficial Management References:
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Comments on Management:
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Reference Code | Citation |
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001 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2021. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. PP. 56. |
002 | Pflieger, W.L. 1996. The Crayfishes Of Missouri. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 152 Pp. |
003 | The Wildlife Code of Missouri. Missouri Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102. 573-751-4115. |
004 | Riggert, C.M., D.J. Distefano And D.B. Noltie. 1999. Distributions And Selected Aspects Of The Life Histories And Habitat Associations Of The Crayfishes Orconectes Peruncus (Creaser, 1931) And O. Quadruncus (Creaser, 1933) In Missouri. American Midland Naturalist. 142(2): 348-362. |
005 | Creaser, E.P. 1933. Descriptions of some new and poorly known species of North American crayfishes. Occ. Pap. Mus. Zool. Univ. Michigan 275:1-23. |
006 | Distefano, R.J., J. Young and D.B. Noltie. 2002. A study of the life history of Orconectes hylas with comparisons to Orconectes peruncus and Orconectes quadruncus in Ozark Streams, Missouri, USA. Freshwater Crayfish 13:439-456. |
007 | Unpb Missouri Department of Conservation Heritage Database. P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Mo 65102. |
008 | CRANDALL, K.A. AND S.DE GRAVE. 2017. AN UPDATED CLASSIFICATION OF THE FRESHWATER CRAYFISHES (DECAPODA:ASTACIDEA) OF THE WORLD, WITH A COMPLETE SPECIES LIST. J. OF CRUSTACEAN BIOLOGY 2017:1-39. |
009 | Unpb Distefano, Robert. Statewide Historical Crayfish Database. Missouri Dept. of Conservation, 3500 E. Gans Rd., Columbia, MO 65201. |