Distocambarus youngineri
Species of crayfish
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Distocambarus youngineri, the Newberry burrowing crayfish,[2] is a species of crayfish in the family Cambaridae. It is endemic to South Carolina.[1][2][3][4] The common name refers to Newberry county, where the original specimens were found.[5]
| Distocambarus youngineri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Order: | Decapoda |
| Suborder: | Pleocyemata |
| Family: | Cambaridae |
| Genus: | Distocambarus |
| Species: | D. youngineri |
| Binomial name | |
| Distocambarus youngineri (Hobbs & Carlson, 1985) | |
The IUCN conservation status of Distocambarus youngineri is "VU", vulnerable. The species faces a high risk of endangerment in the medium term. The population is decreasing. The IUCN status was reviewed in 2010.[1]
