Английская Википедия:Engaeus spinicaudatus

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Engaeus spinicaudatus, the Scottsdale burrowing crayfish, is a species of crayfish in the family Parastacidae. This species is only found in Tasmania, Australia.[1] It is a medium-size burrowing crayfish with an adult carapace length of about 25 millimeters. It usually brown or purplish in color.[1] The species is primarily found in wet buttongrass and healthy plains, but also occurs in surface seepages, floodplains of creeks and wet areas converted to pasture.[1]

Threats

The principle threats to this species are clearance of native vegetation and lowering of the water table as a result of forestry and agricultural activities. Other threats include downstream effects and road construction and quarrying and the impacts of inappropriate fire management.[1]

References

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Sources

  • Doran, N. & Horwitz, P. 2010. Engaeus spinicaudatus. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010. Retrieved 5 February 2017.

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