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An Annotated Checklist of the Freshwater Crayfish of Virginia
Cabe PR, Henkanaththegedara SM, Watson BT, Loughman ZJ and Thoma RF 
Published Online: 12/31/2021
Abstract
We used existing collection records to summarize the current understanding of freshwater crayfish diversity in Virginia. Virginia includes both Atlantic slope drainages and tributaries of the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers which flow to the Gulf of Mexico via the Mississippi River. The state’s varied topography produces a wide range of freshwater habitats from mountain-side springs and seeps to rushing mountain streams to warm, turbid rivers and the lentic habitats of the coastal plain. We report distributional patterns of 31 species and one subspecies. About 20% of the species reported are introduced, one native species is federally listed as threatened, and several other taxa are species of conservation concern. A number of yet-to-be-described taxa with highly limited distributions will likely need protection. We hope the data included will prove useful in future efforts to understand the diversity of these fascinating and ecologically important animals in Virginia and will further the resolution of Virginia’s complete crayfish fauna.
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Cabe PR, Henkanaththegedara SM, Watson BT, Loughman ZJ and Thoma RF. (2021). An Annotated Checklist of the Freshwater Crayfish of Virginia. Freshwater Crayfish 26(2):99-118. doi: 10.5869/fc.2021.v26-2.99
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Paul R. Cabe,* Biology, Washington & Lee University, 204 W Washington St, Lexington, VA, USA24450. E-mail: cabep@wlu.edu
Brian T. Watson, Department of Wildlife Resources, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, 1132 Thomas Jefferson Road, Forest, VA, USU24551. E-mail: brian.watson@dwr.virginia.gov
Sujan Henkaththegedara, Biology, Longwood University, 201 High Street, Farmville, VA, USA23909. E-mail: henkanaththegedarasm@longwood.edu
Zachary J. Loughman, Organismal Biology, Ecology, and Zoo Science Department, West Liberty University, West Liberty University, West Liberty, WV, USA26074. E-mail: zloughman@westliberty.edu
Roger F. Thoma, Research Associate, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 3015 Creekside Dr., Westlake, OH, USA44145. E-mail: cambarus1@mac.com
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Publication History
Manuscript Submitted: 7/1/2021
Manuscript Accepted: 12/6/2021
Published Online: 12/31/2021
Published in Print: 12/31/2021
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