Austropotamobius pallipes is an endangered [1] European freshwater crayfish, and the only crayfish native to the British Isles. [3] Its common names include white-clawed crayfish and Atlantic stream …

It is under threat from an invasive and introduced species of crayfish. Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Listed as Endangered on the global IUCN Red List of Threatened …

Jul 25, 2025 · The white-clawed crayfish faces numerous threats, leading to a significant decline in its populations across Europe, with a 70% decrease in numbers since the 1970s.

May 7, 2025 · But then these are not normal times for the white-clawed crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes), the UK’s only native crayfish species. It’s an invertebrate under severe pressure, with its …

Oct 17, 2025 · White-clawed crayfish are listed as endangered on the global IUCN red list of threatened species due to the invasive American signal crayfish. Ms Mead said the site was filled with natural …

Aug 1, 2023 · Throughout its range the white-clawed crayfish is classified as endangered, with these declines largely attributed to human activities. We have altered their rivers by adding dams, preventing …

May 10, 2006 · The White-clawed Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) is an endangered European freshwater crayfish and the only species of crayfish native to the British Isles.

Oct 22, 2025 · Freshwater crayfish are particularly vulnerable, with one-third threatened with extinction (Richman et al. 2015). The white-clawed crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes), native to Western …

Status Native and Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Protect in Ireland under the Wildlife Acts.

The next of the six flagship species in the spotlight is one of the UK’s most threatened species, the Endangered white-clawed crayfish, Austropotamobius pallipes.