Papuan Red Brick Crayfish (Cherax boesemani ‘red brick’)

One of several rare species of Cherax crayfish found in the Ajamaru Lakes region of Kepala Burung or Vogelkop Penunsula in Papua, Indonesia, the Red Brick Crayfish is a deep red variant of the Boesemani or Blue Moon Crayfish that often develops into a full red as an adult. Found in warm, clear waters, this species tends to inhabit rocky lake bottom habitat . In the aquarium, these crayfish are hardy and quite adaptable to aquarium conditions and will feed readily on most frozen or prepared sinking diets. Like most crayfish, the Red Boesemani prefers a dimly lit aquarium with multiple hiding places although once acclimated to the aquarium are not shy. Prohibited in California, Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin