Invasive critters that can lay 1,000 eggs at a time are found in Texas. What to know

Wildlife experts say the females can lay up to 1,000 eggs at a time, after invasive creatures were collected from a Texas apartment complex pond.

According to a news release from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, researchers from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley collected three Australian redclaw crayfish. There is a pond that connects to a oxbow lake in the area.

This is the second place the species has been found in the US.

According to experts, a female and several of its young were spotted at this same location and identified on iNaturalist in 2013).

Three more Australian redclaw crayfish were found by a Texas aquatic biologist two miles away from the pond.

According to the news release, the crayfish can have a negative effect on the environment. It's possible to prevent the spread of this species if we spread the word about it and report it to TPWD.

The species can be identified by their large size, large left claws with a red patch on the outer edge and ridges on the top of the head. Slow moving streams and stagnant water are preferred by officials.

Officials found both males and females in the area. 1,000 eggs per clutch is the average for female broods.

The Australian Redclaw Crayfish can grow up to two pounds in a year. Australian Redclaw crayfish can carry a number of diseases and parasites.

Australian redclaw crayfish are not allowed to be bought or sold in Texas.

You're asked to email photos and location information if you see one.

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