Species that are considered high risk have a well-documented history of invasiveness in at least one location globally, and a high or medium climate match to the contiguous United States.
O. limosus is a freshwater crayfish native to the northeastern United States. This species has established itself in Europe where it is rapidly spreading and considered an invasive species invasive species
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.
Learn more about invasive species . It has reportedly had significant impact on the native crayfish where introduced, as well as on at least one fish species. It is a carrier of the crayfish plague and susceptible to white spot disease, and it can reproduce by parthenogenesis. Climate match with the United States is high, with much of the United States east of the Mississippi River predicted to be good habitat for this species. Overall risk posed by this species is high.
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