Crawfish Collection

Louisiana Crayfish / Crawfish - Louisiana - Widely harvested for food - Native to North America but introduced
CAN-3231 Louisiana Crayfish / Crawfish - widely harvested for food Louisiana, USA Procambarus clarkii John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Crimson Crawfish
Charles Dessalines D Orbigny

Collective Letter
Anastasiia Grygorieva

Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) sitting disoriented on top of Common sea fan (Gorgonia ventalina) after being driven out of hiding by fisherman

Bush-cricket, mud lobster and crayfish species
Great green bush-cricket, Tettigonia viridissima 1, foraminifera, Bannerella gibbosa 2, scorpion mud lobster, Thalassina anomala 3, crayfish, Astacus goudotii 4 and head of American crawfish 5

A group of crayfish / freshwater lobsters at London Zoo in March 1925 (b / w photo)
3116197 A group of crayfish / freshwater lobsters at London Zoo in March 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Lobster and Spiny Lobster, plate from "Brehms Tierleben
AGD241721 Lobster and Spiny Lobster, plate from " Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs", vol.10, p.44, published by Bibliographisches Institut

Glimworm, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999342 Glimworm, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Still Life with Basket of Fruit, 1622 (oil on panel)
3577036 Still Life with Basket of Fruit, 1622 (oil on panel) by Ast, Balthasar van der (c.1593-1657); 49.5x81.3 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Crayfish in defensive posture

Manitis Shrimp, Cebu, Philippines
The Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) is also known as a clown mantis shrimp and peacock mantis shrimp; Cebu, Philippines

Large shiny blue-black and crimson crawfish or crayfish, Palemon ornatum.. Handcolored engraving from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle

European freshwater crayfish in tomato sauce (Austropotamobius pallipes)

FLORIDA: BAIT SHOP, 1938. Bait shop in Key West, Florida. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, 1938

North America, USA, New Jersey, Great Swamp NWR. Rusty Crayfish travelling in the rain
USA, New Jersey, Great Swamp NWR. Rusty Crayfish travelling in the rain

USA, Louisiana, Breaux Bridge. Crawfish Capital of the World, St. Bernard Catholic Church

Atlantic Stream Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) adult, on stony riverbed in river habitat, River Witham, Lincolnshire, England, September

Picture No. 10762166
Barred Owl preying on crayfish (crawfish) in southern swamp (Strix varia) Date:

Man searching for Atlantic Stream Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) under licence, using viewing bucket, River Witham, Lincolnshire, England, September

White-clawed crayfish sparring. Two adult freshwater white-clawed crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) fighting on a stream bed. This is the only species of crayfish native to the British Isles

Leech (Hirudinea sp. ) adult, parasitizing Atlantic Stream Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) underwater, Italy
Leech (Hirudinea sp.) adult, parasitizing Atlantic Stream Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) underwater, Italy

American Signal Crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus) introduced species, adult, with claws raised in defensive posture, Italy, august

Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) adult, close-up of face, in reef at night, Bandaneira, near Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Atlantic Stream Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) adult, close-up of head, underwater, Italy

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"Crawfish: A Louisiana Delicacy with a Global Impact" Native to North America but introduced elsewhere, the Louisiana crayfish, also known as crawfish, holds a special place in the hearts and palates of many. Widely harvested for food, this crustacean has become synonymous with the vibrant culture and cuisine of Louisiana. In Utila Island, Honduras, amidst the beauty of the Caribbean Sea, we find another member of the lobster family - the Caribbean spiny lobster. Disoriented on top of a common sea fan after being driven out by fishermen, this creature showcases both its resilience and vulnerability. But it can not limited to just these regions. From bush-cricket to mud lobster species, they can be found in various habitats around the world. Even London Zoo had its fair share back in 1925 when a group of freshwater lobsters made their home there. Artists have long been captivated by these fascinating creatures too. In Brehms Tierleben's plate depicting lobsters and spiny lobsters or Glimworm's colored engraving from 1833-39 showcasing their allure under soft light; each artwork captures different aspects of their beauty. Crayfish aren't just admired for their aesthetics though; they possess intriguing behaviors as well. With defensive postures that command attention or large shiny blue-black bodies contrasting against crimson hues – they truly stand out among aquatic life forms. And let's not forget about their culinary appeal. European freshwater crayfish bathing in tomato sauce is an exquisite dish that tantalizes taste buds while tiger prawns paired with steak, vegetables, and mashed potatoes create a mouthwatering fusion on plates across Central America. Whether you're savoring them at your favorite seafood joint or admiring them through art and photography – crawfish continue to leave an indelible mark on our world. As we celebrate these remarkable creatures' diversity and cultural significance globally let's remember to cherish and protect them for future generations.