Crayfish 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

Astacus astacus Linnaeus, crayfish
Suppl. Tb LVI from Insecten-Belustigung 1756-61, Volume 3 by August Johann R� von Rosenhof (1705-1759)

Crayfish displayed at food stall on Wangfujing Snack Street, Beijing, China

Crayfish dinner
Li Chen

Crayfish dinner
Li Chen

Crayfish dinner
Li Chen

Crayfish dinner
Li Chen

Signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus) in a defensive posture after being caught by The Tweed Foundation monitoring the species population and spread on the River Till, Northumberland, England

Crayfish dinner
Li Chen

Crayfish
Kono Bairei

Mount Lewis spiny crayfish (Euastacus fleckeri) in defensive posture with claw raised, at edge of mountain stream, Mount. Lewis, Wet Tropics World Heritage area, Queensland, Australia. Endangered

Lamington spiny crayfish (Euastacus sulcatus) blue form, in leaf litter under tree roots with claws raised, rare crayfish that commonly forages away from water on the forest floor above 300m

Spagna - Costa Brava - Food Joan Roca. Vaschetta di gamberi rossi appena pescati destinate all asta nel mercato del pesce di PalamAos

The Facade of the 16th century Pharmacy Museum, Bratislava, Slovakia. The Museum of Pharmacy is housed in a part of a former pharmacy called the Red Crayfish on the ground-floor of a Baroque Building

Crayfish, mussels & Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand

Fresh fish at the harbor of the sea town of Licata province of Agrigento Sicily Italy Europe

Cafe selling marron (fresh water crayfish), Pemberton, Western Australia, Australia

Les Pecheurs d'ecrevisses, c. 1608 (oil on canvas)
2958027 Les Pecheurs d'ecrevisses, c.1608 (oil on canvas) by Savery, Roelandt Jacobsz. (1576-1639); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

DDE-90039357
North America, USA, Texas, Kendall Co. crayfish (Cambarus sp.) defence posture Date: 07/02/2012

European spiny lobster, Palinurus elephas
6338188 European spiny lobster, Palinurus elephas by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: European spiny lobster, Palinurus elephas. Aliusta comune)

USA, Texas, Hill Country. Pocambarus species of crayfish in pond

Le petit pecheur d ecrevisses (engraving)
7199998 Le petit pecheur d ecrevisses (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le petit pecheur d ecrevisses)

Encore les ecrevisses (engraving)
7198033 Encore les ecrevisses (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encore les ecrevisses)

La peche de l ecrevisse (engraving)
7194419 La peche de l ecrevisse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La peche de l ecrevisse)

Crayfish close-up

Single Spout Blackware Vessel in the Form of a Crayfish, A. D. 1000 / 1400. Creator: Unknown
Single Spout Blackware Vessel in the Form of a Crayfish, A.D. 1000/1400

Cup Depicting Lobster or Crawfish, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Cup Depicting Lobster or Crawfish, 180 B.C./A.D. 500

Cup Depicting Rows of Lobsters or Crayfish, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Cup Depicting Rows of Lobsters or Crayfish, 180 B.C./A.D. 500

New Year Decoration and a Set of Bed-Clothing, 18th-19th century

Stand for Dishing Crayfish (engraving)
3658198 Stand for Dishing Crayfish (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stand for Dishing Crayfish)

Canapes d Ecrevisses a la Cardinal (colour litho)
3652487 Canapes d Ecrevisses a la Cardinal (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canapes d Ecrevisses a la Cardinal)

Crayfish (coloured engraving)
3630752 Crayfish (coloured engraving) by Specht, Friedrich (1839-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crayfish. Illustration for Animal Life in Europe illustrated with coloured plates by F Specht)

Edible shellfish in British waters (colour litho)
3630235 Edible shellfish in British waters (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edible shellfish in British waters)

Humorous theme in crayfish (photo)
5991428 Humorous theme in crayfish (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous theme in crayfish)

Two Children Teasing a Cat (oil on canvas)
5667230 Two Children Teasing a Cat (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); 66 x 88.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Hummer und Languste (chromolitho)
5211330 Hummer und Languste (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hummer und Languste)

Photograph of Crayfish PH, St Pauls Cray, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Carrier crab and dorripd crab
Carrier crab or porter crab, Homola barbata 1, and dorripd crab, Medorippe lanata 2. Omola fronte-spinosa, Dorippe lanosa

Company in the Country, 1889 (oil on canvas)
5615145 Company in the Country, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Hynais, Vojtech (Adalbert) (1854-1925); 61x93 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

Boy whose toes are being bitten by a crayfish
LLM457935 Boy whose toes are being bitten by a crayfish by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy whose toes are being bitten by a crayfish)

La marche sur Paris, poster for Le Mot, Monday 7th January 1914 (colour litho)
STC255926 La marche sur Paris, poster for Le Mot, Monday 7th January 1914 (colour litho) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Crayfish (engraving)
3651719 Crayfish (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crayfish. Illustration for The Royal Cookery Book (Le Livre De Cuisine) by Jules Gouffe (Sampson Low)

Fountain with two cupids riding a crayfish, designed by Jacques Houseau, at Versailles
2962801 Fountain with two cupids riding a crayfish, designed by Jacques Houseau, at Versailles, 1677 (engraving) by Lepautre, Jean (1618-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Les Plans, Profils)

Illustration of Crustaceans c. 1923 (litho)
3090498 Illustration of Crustaceans c.1923 (litho) by Millot, Adolphe Philippe (1857 - 1921); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fish and seafood dishes (colour litho)
960332 Fish and seafood dishes (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish and seafood dishes. Plate II of Household Management.); © Look and Learn

Fish (engraving)
969961 Fish (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish. Illustration for The Book of the Home edited by C E Humphry (Gresham, 1910)

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"Crayfish: A Culinary Delight and a Global Wanderer" Native to North America but now found in various parts of the world, crayfish, also known as crawfish or freshwater lobsters, have become widely harvested for their delectable meat. One of the most famous regions associated with these succulent crustaceans is Louisiana, where they are an integral part of the local cuisine. In Louisiana's vibrant food culture, crayfish take center stage during festive gatherings like crawfish boils and seafood festivals. These small creatures are cooked with a blend of spices and served alongside corn on the cob and potatoes, creating a mouthwatering feast that brings communities together. However, Louisiana isn't the only place where crayfish thrive. Introduced to different habitats worldwide due to human intervention, they have adapted remarkably well in new environments. For instance, Astacus astacus Linnaeus is a species commonly found in Europe while Pacifastacus leniusculus has made its home across North America, and are be quite fascinating to observe too. When caught off guard or feeling threatened – like Signal crayfish – they adopt defensive postures by raising their claws as if ready for battle. This behavior showcases their resilience and adaptability in surviving various challenges throughout their lives. From Spain's Costa Brava to New Zealand's South Island and even Licata in Sicily, Italy - coastal towns around the globe offer fresh catches from both sea and river sources alike. Whether it's enjoying Joan Roca's Vaschetta di gamberi rossi appena pescati (freshly caught red shrimp) or savoring Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc paired with mussels and crayfish at Kaikoura harbor - these delicacies bring joy to locals and visitors alike. The allure extends beyond just culinary experiences; it holds historical significance too.