Crayfish breeds & varieties
10 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SProcambarus clarkii
Origin: US, CN
Earthy-SweetGlobal TradeHigh Tail YieldIconic
SAstacus astacus
Origin: SE
DelicateFeast SpeciesFine TextureNative European
ARed Swamp Crawfish
Origin: US
Boil StapleCajun ClassicCrowd PleaserMarket Name
ANoble Crayfish
Origin: SE, FI
Fine MeatLimited SupplyNordic FeastRefined
APacifastacus leniusculus
Origin: US, SE, GB
Cool WaterFirmFirm MeatInvasive In Europe
ASignal Crayfish
Origin: GB, SE
CleanEuropean MarketFestiveFirm
ACherax destructor
Origin: AU
Australian NativeBlue-Grey ShellDam And FarmHardy
AYabby
Origin: AU
Aussie ClassicBarbecue FriendlyFriendlyMarket Name
ACherax quadricarinatus
Origin: AU
AquacultureExport SpeciesFast GrowingJuicy
ARedclaw
Consistent SizeFarmedMildSauce Friendly