Freshwater Crayfish Collection

Astacus astacus Linnaeus, crayfish
Suppl. Tb LVI from Insecten-Belustigung 1756-61, Volume 3 by August Johann R� von Rosenhof (1705-1759)

Cafe selling marron (fresh water crayfish), Pemberton, Western Australia, Australia

Signal crayfish C016 / 5780
signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Signal crayfish C016 / 5779
signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Pacifastacus leniusculus, signal crayfish
Signal crayfish specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Crayfish compound eye, light micrograph
Crayfish compound eye. Light micrograph of a longitudinal section through the compound eye (top) of a freshwater crayfish (Astacus astacus)

Freshwater crayfish, or yabby (Cherax destructor). This crustacean inhabits swamps and rivers in eastern Australia. It is valued for its meat

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Discover the delightful world of freshwater crayfish at this quaint café in Pemberton, Western Australia. Indulge in locally sourced Marron (Astacus astacus), a prized freshwater crayfish species native to the region. Meanwhile, in the lab, the intriguing Signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus), also known as C016 / 5780 and C016 / 5779, are under close observation. Their compound eyes, as seen in this light micrograph, reveal their complex visual system. Freshwater crayfish, with their diverse species like the Signal and Marron, continue to fascinate scientists and gourmets alike. #FreshwaterCrayfish #Marron #PacifastacusLeniusculus #AstacusAstacus #Pemberton #WesternAustralia #CrayfishEyes