Texas Invasive Threat: Australian Redclaw Crayfish Alert

Urgent alert from TPWD regarding the Australian Redclaw Crayfish invasive species found in South Texas (Brownsville). Learn why this giant 2-pound crawfish is a prohibited threat and how to report sightings.

The discovery of the invasive Australian Redclaw Crayfish in South Texas marks a critical turning point for state conservation efforts. This highly destructive species is now confirmed to be breeding in the wild, posing an immediate and severe threat to native Texas aquatic ecosystems.