Abstract
Little is known about many of the 52 crayfish species in Texas. This thesis investigates physiological tolerances of three species endemic to the Jackson Vale ecoregion of Southeast Texas, the Bastrop crayfish (Procambarus texanus), Nueces crayfish (Procambarus nueces), and the Fayette’s crayfish (Procambarus fayettei) as well as the White River crayfish (Procambarus acutus), which is ubiquitous throughout East Texas. Thermal, hypoxia, and acidity tolerances were tested on wild caught individuals through laboratory assays. Findings from this study will inform wildlife managers of future conservation strategies relating to these endemic species.
Date of publication
Summer 6-29-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Language
english
Persistent identifier
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/5084
Committee members
Joshua Banta, Ph.D., Ryan Shartau, Ph.D., Lance WIlliams, Ph.D.
Degree
Masters in Biology
Recommended Citation
Walker, Andrew, "ENVIRONMENTAL TOLERANCES AND HABITAT ASSOCIATION OF THREE ENDEMIC CRAYFISH SPECIES IN TEXAS" (2026). Biology Theses. Paper 100.
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/5084