News Forum - Crayfish alien species found at Phetchabun waterfall, Thais discuss potential effects to ecosystem

[Thaiger]

After a non-native species of crayfish was found at a Northern Thailand waterfall, some are discussing the effects the species can have on the environment. A photo of a Redcraw crayfish, originating from Australia, at a waterfall in Phetchabun, sparking a debate about the potential damage this “freshwater lobster” can cause to the local ecosystem. Crayfish (also known as crawfish, yabbies, freshwater lobsters, mudbugs or crawdads) are a type of freshwater crustacean native to North America, Europe and Oceania. To date, over 500 species of crayfish have been discovered in a variety of colours. The Redcraw crayfish can reach up to […]

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[DoUKnowWhoIAm]

7 minutes ago, Thaiger said:

 non-native species

I heard the falang-aliens effect on the Thai ecosystem is alarming, unless they belong to the affluent species.

[ExpatPattaya]

Yes several non-native species have devastated North America.  Starlings, the mountain pine beetle, feral hogs or boars, and the Japanese beetle to name a few that devastated ecosystems in the past/present.

No worries, climate change will get us all before the non-native species do 

 

[Janneman]

Spread the news that they taste better than endangered tortoises. And add some recipes, then the problem might solve itself. 

We actually have troubles wirh them in Holland. People do catch and eat them. But officially you need a license as a profesional fisherman in order to catch them...

[Guest1]

16 hours ago, ExpatPattaya said:

Yes several non-native species have devastated North America. 

The main devastating non native species in North America, and not just there, were the descendants of the EEMH

[AlexPTY]

ever heard of Aquarium enthusiasts? All that "alien" stuff sold at Chatuchak Market