Scientists discover and name a colorful, new species of aquarium crayfish, Cherax pulverulentus, hiding in plain sight for decades.

Crayfish are also known as crawfish or crawdads. Looking through the aquarium pets, the team found several brightly colored and familiar-looking crayfish, the study said.

Crayfish are also known as crawfish or crawdads. Looking through the aquarium pets, the team found several brightly colored and familiar-looking crayfish, the study said.

“Release of aquarium life is unfortunately a key means by which invasive species such as these crayfish are introduced,” said Monica McGarrity, TPWD Senior Scientist for Aquatic Invasive Species.

To prevent marbled crayfish and other non-native species from being introduced, TPWD is instructing aquarium owners to never dump anything out of their tanks—including fish, animals, and plants ...

Crayfish are also known as crawfish or crawdads. Looking through the aquarium pets, the team found several brightly colored and familiar-looking crayfish, the study said.

Crayfish are also known as crawfish or crawdads. Looking through the aquarium pets, the team found several brightly colored and familiar-looking crayfish, the study said.

Crayfish are also known as crawfish or crawdads. Looking through the aquarium pets, the team found several brightly colored and familiar-looking crayfish, the study said.

Crayfish are also known as crawfish or crawdads. Looking through the aquarium pets, the team found several brightly colored and familiar-looking crayfish, the study said.

Crayfish are also known as crawfish or crawdads. Looking through the aquarium pets, the team found several brightly colored and familiar-looking crayfish, the study said.