Description
Rainbow Tiger Crayfish Large. Rainbow Tiger Crayfish have small, white stripes on the carapace in contrast to the form which is called Tiger crayfish with broader, orange-yellow stripes. Noteworthy are the but also the orange-red tail. The crayfish are very attractive. Some Tiger crayfish are approximately 4.7 inches without the antennas and quite impressive. They can live to be approximately 3 years old, while adult males have larger claws than the females and are stronger built.
Order                               Decapoda
Family                Parastacidae
Species                            Cherax peknyi
Original description:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Lukhaupt and Herbert, 2008
Distribution                      New Guinea
Size                                Approximately 4.7 inches
Hardness                        Medium to hard
ph-Value 7 – 8
This species is prohibited in Michigan and Wisconsin due to fish and wildlife laws. if you are from these states Do NOT ORDER!
