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05-Oct-2018 Donald E. Casavecchia

Blue crayfish (Cambarus monongalensis)

Canaan Valley, West Virginia

Twice a year (for over 30 years) I clean out a small drainage ditch in our backyard. I've observed this species of crayfish several times over those years.
Yesterday morning, I encountered three of these while completing the cleanout process.
These two images (see 'previous') taken at 3,760' elevation. Best viewed in 'original' size.

Nikon D800 ,AF-S VR Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G with TC-20 E II
1/80s f/5.6 at 600mm iso2500
UnCropped DX Image with Size Reduced for Internet Viewing full exif


other sizes: small medium large original auto
hayl07-Oct-2018 15:07
I've never seen one this colour - makes very special photos.
Claude Gagnon07-Oct-2018 01:03
Very special these crayfish :))
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