- No natural populations of the species are known.
- Wild populations are caused by releases of crayfish formerly kept in aquaria.
- They reach sexual maturity after 5-7 months. The incubation time for eggs is 20-45 days.
- Its reproductive cycle is faster compared to other crayfish species.
- It is the only crayfish solely reproducing through parthenogenesis.
- The eggs of females can develop into offspring without fertilisation by sperm.
- Offspring are genetically identical to the parent.
- It is related to the slough crayfish, Procambarus fallax, which is native in the USA.
- It is an invasive species in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- It was a popular pet species, but its trade is now illegal in the EU.
It can reach about 13 cm in length. Only females are known. No male was ever observed. The average clutch size of the marbled crayfish is about 300 eggs. It has only been known since the 1990s, first recorded in German pet trade.
No natural populations of the species are known. It is the only crayfish solely reproducing through parthenogenesis. Offspring are genetically identical to the parent.
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