"Asian Tiger Lobster"

[Raskolnikov]

I saw a very attractive invertebrate recently labeled "Tiger Lobster" at a nearby LFS. I cannot, however, find any info as to their preferred water conditions, environment, size, etc...

I only managed to find a few pics and offhand references to them.

http://www.****************/images_01/asian_tiger_lobster_w360.jpg

Does anyone know any information on these, or someplace that I might be able to find out?

 

[mooman]

that is cool looking

 

[StreetCypher]

I think they are called "zebra lobsters" or "zebra crayfish"

I think this is its scientific name "Cherax misolicus"

Here are a few google searches
http://users.swing.be/sw018249/cherax_mysolicus_uk.htm
http://translate.google.com/transla...&hl=en&lr=&rls=GGLD,GGLD:2004-20,GGLD:en&sa=N

 

[Veneer]

That crayfish indeed likely belongs to one of the several races of "Cherax papuanus" (C. misolicus) available in the market.

 

[Raskolnikov]

Thank you very much, guys.

Gotta love those trade names, eh?