RIPARIAS: Invasive alien crayfish species – Identification and best management practices

Since 2021, the VMM has been working within the European LIFE RIPARIAS project to control and contain various invasive riparian plants and crayfish species to protect Flanders’ native nature and biodiversity. 

RIPARIAS developed guides to identify and best manage these species.

The ‘Invasive alien crayfish species – Identification and best management practices’ enables managers in the field to recognize the different crayfish species found in Belgium. The identification sheets help to correctly identify the species. The guide also describes management practices that help to stop the spread of the alien crayfish species and control already established populations.

If you work in the field, be sure to download the guide and help curb invasive species. If you have spotted an invasive alien species, you can report it via different platforms, such as observation.org or inaturalist.org. This way, you can actively contribute to the protection of our ecosystems from invasive alien species.

More information on www.riparias.be

Monty A., Latli A., Vermeersch X., and Patinet M. (2022) Invasive alien crayfish species - Identification and best management practices. LIFE RIPARIAS project, 50p.

researchers: A. Monty, A. Latli, X. Vermeersch, M. Patinet