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Redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) Yabbie is a name given in Australia to two different kinds of crustacean. A freshwater yabby is a crayfish of the genus Cherax (infraorder Astacidea, family Parastacidae). They are often caught for food. They are frequently found in dams, ponds, lakes and rivers in Australia's Eastern States. Australia,Cherax destructor,Cherax quadricarinatus,Geotagged,Redclaw crayfish,blue claw,crustacean,redclaw,yabbies,yabbying Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus)

Yabbie is a name given in Australia to two different kinds of crustacean. A freshwater yabby is a crayfish of the genus Cherax (infraorder Astacidea, family Parastacidae). They are often caught for food. They are frequently found in dams, ponds, lakes and rivers in Australia's Eastern States.

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    Jef braund
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    Hi Ferdy this is what we call a Yabbie in australia and they are delicious with a cold beer and a few mates around the campfire when out bush camping! Posted 11 years ago
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      Ferdy Christant
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      What an excellent explanation of this term :) Thanks! Posted 11 years ago

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The Cherax quadricarinatus

''Cherax quadricarinatus'' is an Australian freshwater crayfish.

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Similar species: Decapods
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By Jef braund

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Uploaded Apr 18, 2014. Captured Aug 27, 2006 10:38 in Kauri Creek Road, Danbulla QLD 4872, Australia.
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  • SP500UZ
  • f/3.2
  • 10/800s
  • ISO80
  • 10.4mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.