Species ID
View AllRedclaw
( Cherax quadricarinatus )
Description
Other names
Red Claw, Queensland Red Claw, Australian Red Claw Crayfish, Redclaw Crayfish, Tropical Blue Crayfish, Clear-water Crayfish, Queensland Marron, Red Claw, Yabby
How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
- Are a member of the family Parastacidae (freshwater crayfish)
- Can grow to 25cm in length and 600g in weight
- Earns it’s name from a distinct soft red patch on their claws
- Native to QLD and NT
- Are found in every Australian state except TAS
- Frequents freshwater streams and impoundments
- Popular recreational target
- Good eating
