JOURNAL ARTICLE

Modeling the habitat suitability of two exotic freshwater crayfishes in Mesoamerica and the Caribbean: Cherax quadricarinatus (von Martens, 1868) and Procambarus clarkii Girard, 1852 (Decapoda: Astacidea: Parastacidae, Cambaridae).

  • Published In: Journal of Crustacean Biology, 2023, v. 43, n. 4. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Environment Complete 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Azofeifa-Solano, Juan Carlos; Villalobos-Rojas, Fresia; Romero-Chaves, Raquel; Wehrtmann, Ingo S 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on modeling the potential invasive distribution of two non-native freshwater crayfish species, Cherax quadricarinatus (red-claw crayfish) and Procambarus clarkii (red-swamp crayfish), in Mesoamerica and the Caribbean using Ecological Niche Modeling (ENM). The study employed global occurrence data and environmental variables to generate ensemble models forecasting high invasion risk areas: C. quadricarinatus is predicted to invade tropical lowland and coastal regions, while P. clarkii shows higher suitability in mountainous and plateau areas. The findings highlight the need for regional monitoring, control measures, and regulation of trade and aquaculture to mitigate ecological impacts on native freshwater biodiversity and ecosystem functions.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Crustacean Biology. 2023/12, Vol. 43, Issue 4, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0278-0372
  • DOI:10.1093/jcbiol/ruad059
  • Accession Number:174525604
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