Species Cherax quinquecarinatus (Gray, 1845)
- Astacus quinque-carinatus Gray, J.E. 1845. New species of the genus Astacus. pp. 405–411 in Eyre, E.J. (ed.) Journal of Expedition of Discovery into Central Australia. London. [410].
Type data:
Lectotype BMNH 1968:219 ♂, Swan River, WA.
Paralectotype(s) 1968: 220 2 specimens.Subsequent designation references:
Riek, E.F. 1967. The freshwater crayfish of Western Australia (Decapoda: Parastacidae). Australian Journal of Zoology 15: 103-121.
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
N of Perth to W of Albany, mainly coastal.
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
WA: Avon Wheatbelt (AW), Esperance Plains (ESP), Geraldton Sandplains (GS), Jarrah Forest (JF), Mallee (MAL), Swan Coastal Plain (SWA), Warren (WAR), Yalgoo (YAL)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Western Australia: SW coastal
Ecological Descriptors
Burrower, freshwater, freshwater.
Extra Ecological Information
Short burrows or under stones on stream bed, when stones available there is little attempt at burrowing.
General References
Riek, E.F. 1967. The freshwater crayfish of Western Australia (Decapoda: Parastacidae). Australian Journal of Zoology 15: 103-121 [113]
Riek, E.F. 1969. The Australian freshwater crayfish (Crustacea: Decapoda: Parastacidae), with descriptions of new species. Australian Journal of Zoology 17: 855-918
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Dec-2019 | DECAPODA Latreille, 1802 | 08-Aug-2018 | MODIFIED | Dr Shane Ahyong |
| 29-May-2012 | 29-May-2012 | MOVED | ||
| 20-Oct-2011 | 20-Oct-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 03-Jun-2010 | MODIFIED |