Papuan Apricot Crayfish (Cherax holthuisi)

One of several rare species of Cherax crayfish found in the region surrounding Aitinjo Lake in Papua, Indonesia the Papua Apricot Crayfish is a strikingly marked crustacean with a uniform pale whitish orange coloration with black eyes. Found in warm, slightly acidic waters, this species is thought to inhabit rocky habitat in fairly deep reaches of large lakes. In the aquarium, these crayfish are hardy and quite adaptable to aquarium conditions and will feed readily on most frozen or prepared sinking diets. Like most crayfish, the Papuan Orange prefer a dimly lit aquarium with multiple hiding places although once acclimated to the aquarium are not shy.

Prohibited in California, Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin