Common yabby
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The common yabby, Cherax destructor, is a freshwater crayfish, whose colour can be anything from blue to green or red. It is found in Australia, where it is the most widely distributed crayfish species; it is also found in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.
They are a popular species for aquaculture, although their burrowing can destroy dam banks.
See also
References
- Crandall (1996). [Cherax destructor]. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Listed as Vulnerable (VU A1de v2.3)
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