Lamington Spiny Crayfish illustration
Species

Lamington Spiny Crayfish

Euastacus sulcatus
Also known as spiny crayfish · spiny mountain crayfish
Tier 5Eating6/10ultralight tackleVulnerableNSWQLD
0 waypoints10–15 cm (max 20 cm) typical

Overview: about lamington spiny crayfish

Striking blue-and-red spiny crayfish of QLD-NSW border rainforest streams. Iconic at Lamington and Border Ranges national parks. Protected in NSW; tightly restricted elsewhere.

Biology: Lamington Spiny Crayfish size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Creek
Typical size
10–15 cm (max 20 cm)
Weight
0.1–0.3 kg
Depth range
0–3 m
Diet
detritus, insects
Global range
Southeast Queensland and northern NSW

How to target: Lamington Spiny Crayfish angling strategies

Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.

  • release-only in most areas

Conservation

IUCN: Vulnerable

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