Lobster-like crayfish confirmed in Ontario, and officials warn it could upend freshwater habitats

Lobster-like crayfish confirmed in Ontario, and officials warn it could upend freshwater habitats

Ontario is dealing with a newly confirmed invasive crayfish in its waters, and authorities have warned that the dark red, lobster-like species could harm vulnerable freshwater habitat. This is not limited to isolated sightings. The species is already breeding in at least one Ontario site, raising concerns for communities that rely on healthy lakes, ponds, and wetlands. What happened? The red swamp crayfish, or Procambarus clarkii, is an aggressi…