Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri Department of Conservation


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Summary information for CRAYFISH, BIG CREEK

Common Name
CRAYFISH, BIG CREEK
Scientific Name
FAXONIUS PERUNCUS
Status
NONGAME, STATE RANK S2, GLOBAL RANK G2
Primary Habitat
"Aquatic - river/stream"
Preferred Habitat
"Occurs exclusively in small, high gradient, rocky headwater streams."
Distribution
"Endemic to the St. Francis river basin in southeast Missouri. Most abundant in Big Creek and its tributaries on the west side."
County List
IRON, MADISON, ST. FRANCOIS, WAYNE
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