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Cambarellus shufeldtii Least Concern

Dwarf Cajun Crayfish

Stats

Family

Cambaridae

Genus

Cambarellus

Size

5.00 cm

Temperament

Peaceful, Community, Species-only

They are likely to get eaten, but very peaceful for a crayfish species

Diet

Omnivore

Tank Size

19.98 L

Temperature

20.0 C - 24.0 C

Parameters

pH: 7-8
GH: 6-20
KH: 0-20

Level

Bottom

Other Information

This species is often confused with other dwarf crayfish

Breeding

Spawning Method

Egg-scatterer

Female will carry the eggs under her tail until the young hatch

Spawn Size

20 fry

Breeding Season or Trigger

N/A, they breed prolifically

Fry Care

Fry do not need any special care, especially if they are in a planted tank or tank with hiding spots from adults and other individuals. They will get eaten by fish if they are found.

Locations

Photos

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Colony displaying color and pattern variation Image Credit: IG@jonsfishes
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Breeding pair (male on top) and juvenile to the left Image Credit: IG@jonsfishes
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Adult Image Credit: mhwang

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