The yabby crayfish is a popular and versatile crustacean commonly found in Australian rivers, lakes and estuaries
It is a popular choice for fishing and can be cooked and eaten or kept as an aquarium pet
When it comes to size, yabby crayfish can vary in size from 2 inches to over 10 inches
A common yabby crayfish is usually around 4 to 5 inches in diameter
This makes it a manageable size for fishing and keeping as an aquarium pet
Wild fish usually reach a length of 75 cm (3 inches)
The largest is Astacopsis gouldi, which can grow up to 40 cm in length and weighs about 35 kg (8 pounds)
The official size limit is 65 mm, and it is important to keep the animals caught from being too large
Crayfish, which are freshwater crustaceans and are sometimes called small lobsters, can grow as large as 7 inches (including their claws)
The United States has 250 species found in rivers, lakes, swamps, ditches, wetlands, irrigation canals, and even backyards, in addition to 400 species found in other parts of the world
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The largest yabby ever recorded was 16 cm long, making it one of the largest freshwater crustaceans in the world
It was caught in the Murray River in Victoria, Australia and weighs more than 800 grams
Yabbies are a type of freshwater crayfish, and are a popular food source in Australia
What’s the Difference Between a Yabby and a Crayfish?
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Yabby and crayfish are both crustaceans found in aquatic environments, but there is a clear difference between the two
Yabbies are more elongated and can grow up to 15 cm in length, while crayfish tend to be shorter and rounder, and are usually around 10 cm
Yabbies have five legs, while crayfish have four legs
Yabbies have a pair of large claws on their front legs, while crayfish have smaller claws of equal size
In addition, yabbies are usually greenish-brown in color, while crayfish tend to be dark red
Yabbies can be found in deeper water than crayfish
The Yabby is slightly smaller than the crayfish and is often found in rivers and lakes
They tend to have a stronger flavor and less salt
Both yabby and crayfish are popular seafood, but which one you choose depends on your preference
© Australian Museum Some Crayfish
The Australian Museum is famous for its collection of different species of crayfish from around the world
The museum contains a variety of species, from fresh water to salt water, and from the smallest to the largest in size
The museum is dedicated to the conservation of these species and works hard to ensure they are protected and given the best chance of survival
The crayfish is a crustacean known in Australia by different names
The yabby and red claw crayfish are the most common found in Australia
Because of its small size and slow growth, the yabby is not economically viable outside of Australia; it is the closest size to its North American counterpart but is smaller in size, making it harder for businesses to sell
Crayfish and crawdads are not the same species; however, they are often referred to as one
There is no direct relationship between lobsters and fish; however, rock lobsters are often confused with crayfish in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
Crayfish are not referred to as crayfish in Australia because they are two different species