Taxonomy
Common Name: CRAYFISH, SALEM CAVE
Phylum: ARTHROPODA
Class: CRUSTACEA
Order: DECAPODA
Family: CAMBARIDAE
Genus: CAMBARUS
Species: HUBRICHTI
Taxonomic Authority: HOBBS
Taxonomy References: 002
Status
NONGAME
STATE RANK S3
GLOBAL RANK G4
Habitat Summary
"Are found in a wide variety of habitats, including cave streams, subterranean lakes, and springs *02,06*."
Primary Habitat: "Cave"
Distribution
General Occurrence in State:
"Is found in the east central Ozarks, in drainages on both slopes of the main Ozark drainage divide *02*."
County Occurance
| Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMDEN | ADAIR | ||||
| CARTER | ANDREW | ||||
| CRAWFORD | ATCHISON | ||||
| HOWELL | AUDRAIN | ||||
| OREGON | BARRY | ||||
| PHELPS | BARTON | ||||
| PULASKI | BATES | ||||
| RIPLEY | BENTON | ||||
| SHANNON | BOLLINGER | ||||
| BOONE | |||||
| BUCHANAN | |||||
| BUTLER | |||||
| CALDWELL | |||||
| CALLAWAY | |||||
| CAPE GIRARDEAU | |||||
| CARROLL | |||||
| CASS | |||||
| CEDAR | |||||
| CHARITON | |||||
| CHRISTIAN | |||||
| CLARK | |||||
| CLAY | |||||
| CLINTON | |||||
| COLE | |||||
| COOPER | |||||
| DADE | |||||
| DALLAS | |||||
| DAVIESS | |||||
| DEKALB | |||||
| DENT | |||||
| DOUGLAS | |||||
| DUNKLIN | |||||
| FRANKLIN | |||||
| GASCONADE | |||||
| GENTRY | |||||
| GREENE | |||||
| GRUNDY | |||||
| HARRISON | |||||
| HENRY | |||||
| HICKORY | |||||
| HOLT | |||||
| HOWARD | |||||
| IRON | |||||
| JACKSON | |||||
| JASPER | |||||
| JEFFERSON | |||||
| JOHNSON | |||||
| KNOX | |||||
| LACLEDE | |||||
| LAFAYETTE | |||||
| LAWRENCE | |||||
| LEWIS | |||||
| LINCOLN | |||||
| LINN | |||||
| LIVINGSTON | |||||
| MACON | |||||
| MADISON | |||||
| MARIES | |||||
| MARION | |||||
| MCDONALD | |||||
| MERCER | |||||
| MILLER | |||||
| MISSISSIPPI | |||||
| MONITEAU | |||||
| MONROE | |||||
| MONTGOMERY | |||||
| MORGAN | |||||
| NEW MADRID | |||||
| NEWTON | |||||
| NODAWAY | |||||
| OSAGE | |||||
| OZARK | |||||
| PEMISCOT | |||||
| PERRY | |||||
| PETTIS | |||||
| PIKE | |||||
| PLATTE | |||||
| POLK | |||||
| PUTNAM | |||||
| RALLS | |||||
| RANDOLPH | |||||
| RAY | |||||
| REYNOLDS | |||||
| SALINE | |||||
| SCHUYLER | |||||
| SCOTLAND | |||||
| SCOTT | |||||
| SHELBY | |||||
| ST. CHARLES | |||||
| ST. CLAIR | |||||
| ST. FRANCOIS | |||||
| ST. LOUIS | |||||
| STE. GENEVIEVE | |||||
| STODDARD | |||||
| STONE | |||||
| SULLIVAN | |||||
| TANEY | |||||
| TEXAS | |||||
| VERNON | |||||
| WARREN | |||||
| WASHINGTON | |||||
| WAYNE | |||||
| WEBSTER | |||||
| WORTH | |||||
| WRIGHT |
References for distribution: 008 , 002 , 006 , 009
Distribution by Watersheds
Meramec R.
Bourbeuse R.
Niangua R.
Gasconade R. from Headwaters to Big Piney R.
Big Piney R.
Gasconade R. from Big Piney R. to Mo. R.
Current R.
Warm Fork Spring R. and South Fork
Eleven Point R.
Comments: ""
Distribution by Ecoregions
Ozark Highlands
Comments: ""
Distribution by Potential Natural Vegetation
Bluestem Prairie/Oak Hickory Forest
Oak-Hickory Forest
Oak-Hickory-Pine Forest
Distribution by Natural Divisions of Missouri
Ozark: Upper Ozark
Ozark: Lower Ozark
Habitat Associations
Species is associated with "Aquatic" habitats.
National Wetlands Inventory Association:
Aquatic Associations:
References for Aquatic Associations: 002 , 006
Habitat Types:
Limestone Bluff and Cave
References for Habitat Types: 002 , 006
Terrestrial Natural Communities:
Caves
References for Terrestrial Natural Communities:
Food Habits
Trophic Level:
""
Larval Food Habits
Comments for larval food habits:
""
References for larval food habits:
Juvenile Food Habits
Comments for Juvenile Food Habits:
""
References Juvenile Food Habits
Adult Food Habits
Food Habits Unknown; Not Specified
Comments for Adult Food Habits:
""
References Adult Food Habits
Niche Requirements
Egg Niche Requirements
References for egg niches requirements:
Feeding Larvae Niche Requirements
References for feeding larvae niche requirements:
Resting Larvae Niche Requirements
References for resting Larvae niche requirements:
Feeding Juvenile Niche Requirements
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements:
Resting Juvenile Niche Requirements
References for resting juvenile niche requirements:
Breeding Adult Niche Requirements
References for feeding Adult niche requirements: 002 , 006
Feeding Adult Niche Requirements
References for feeding adult niche requirements:
Resting Adult Niche Requirements
References for resting adult niche requirements:
Niche Requirement Summary
Bottom type specified in comments(00100)
Bottom type: mud or silt
Bottom type: organic debris
Bottom type: rubble
Bottom type: sand
Cave springs
Dissolved oxygen specified in comments(00020)
Dissolved oxygen: needs high O2 concentrations - saturated (euoxyphilous)
Dissolved oxygen: needs moderate (6-9 mg/L) O2 concentration (mesoxyphilous)
Natural features: caves, wet
Other niche requirements specified in comments(99999)
Seeps/springs specified in comments(00210)
Water depth specified in comments(00230)
Water quality: restricted to clean waters that have not been exposed to pollution (saprophobic)
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 038 | May live 50 years or more *04*. |
| 007 | Form i males have been collected in March, June, November *05* and July *02*. |
Life History Information
Age and growth information specified in comments(038)
Origin in state: native
Seasonal distribution in state: all seasons
Breeding season specified in comments(007)
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 038 | May live 50 years or more *04*. |
| 007 | Form i males have been collected in March, June, November *05* and July *02*. |
References for life history: 002 , 004 , 005
Management
Beneficial Management Practices:
Beneficial Management References:
Adverse Managment Practices:
Adverse Management References:
Comments on Management:
References for Management Comments:
References
| Reference Code | Citation |
|---|---|
| 001 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2007. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. MO Dept. of Conservation. Jefferson City, MO. 51 pp. |
| 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 | Crunkilton, R. 1982. Bitter Harvest. Missouri Conservationist 43(11): 4-7. |
| 005 | Hobbs, H.H. Jr., H.H. Hobbs III and M.A. Daniel. 1977. A Review Of The Troglobitic Decapod Crustaceans Of The Americas. Smithsonian Contr. Zool. 244:1-183. |
| 006 | Gardner, J.E. 1986. Invertebrate Fauna From Missouri Caves And Springs. Missouri Dept. Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Mo. 72 Pp. |
| 007 | Elliott, W.R. Missouri Biospeleological Database. Missouri Department Of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Mo 65102. 573-751-4115. |
| 008 | Unpb Missouri Department of Conservation Heritage Database. P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Mo 65102. |
| 009 | Unpb Distefano, Robert. Statewide Historical Crayfish Database. Missouri Dept. of Conservation, 3500 E. Gans Rd., Columbia, MO 65201. |