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CREDIT: Jiří Patoka. Dusty crayfish generally have smooth bodies, large eyes, and claws. They also have two general color forms–purple and blue. The purple form crayfish have turquoise bodies ...

Scientists have described a new species of colorful crayfish—and it might already be sitting in your aquarium. The researchers detailed their discovery in the journal Zootaxa last week.

“Crayfish hide in short burrows in the riverbank, under larger rocks, or in detritus that is present in all parts of the creek,” researchers said. Cherax rayko belongs to a group of ...

Dusty crayfish are “moderately-sized,” reaching over 4 inches in length, the study said. They have “smooth” bodies, claws and “large” eyes. The new species has “two color forms ...