Orconectes rusticus Scorecard

Species:  Orconectes rusticus

Common Name:  Rusty crayfish

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Results

Impact Total:7 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:9 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateSpread by boating activities and bait; possibly deliberately planted or stocked for human consumption.3
Spread AmountWill occupy lakes, ponds and streams of relatively nutrient rich water.2
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalImpacts native flora and fauna, a scavenger that can outcompete native species.2
AgriculturalMay impact aquatic plants for sale.1
Infrastructure0
Culturalimpact on game fish; reductions of bluegill, smallmouth and largemouth bass1
HealthNo known impacts0
BenefitNotesScore
EcologicalNo known benefits0
AgriculturalHarvested for human consumption, fisheries.1
InfrastructureNo known benefits0
CulturalA biological harvest for schools1
HealthNo known benefits0
Total7

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionRelatively easy to identify as adults, detection by trapping.4
ControlRelatively dificult to control; reduce numbers by consistent trapping.2
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryBarriers in place as part of aquatic nuissance species efforts.1
ControlSome controls in place as part of aquatic nuissance species efforts.1
OutreachANS Task Force listing1
Total9

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