Astacoides crosnieri
Astacoides crosnieri
''Astacoides crosnieri'' is a species of crustacean in family Parastacidae. It is endemic to Madagascar, being widespread in the former Province Fianatantsoa. ''A. crosnieri'' inhabits swampy areas at an elevation between 500 – 1000 m above sea level.
The populations are threatened by habitate loss and predation pressure from introduced species.
Since ''A. crosnieri'' has a muddy taste and their habitat is difficult to access, ''A. crosnieri'' is less targeted by fisheries compared to other species of the genus ''Astacoides''.
The populations are threatened by habitate loss and predation pressure from introduced species.
Since ''A. crosnieri'' has a muddy taste and their habitat is difficult to access, ''A. crosnieri'' is less targeted by fisheries compared to other species of the genus ''Astacoides''.