White yabby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cherax albidus |
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Parastacidae
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Cherax
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C. albidus
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The white yabby, known scientifically as Cherax albidus, is a type of freshwater crustacean. It lives in Australia, mainly in farm dams in Western Australia. People call it the "white yabby" to tell it apart from the common yabby, which is another species called Cherax destructor.
The name "yabby" is actually used for many different Australian crustaceans that belong to the Cherax group. So, the white yabby is one of several species known by this common name.
Discovering the White Yabby
What Does a White Yabby Look Like?
The white yabby, Cherax albidus, can grow quite large. It can reach more than 13 centimeters (about 5 inches) in length. That's roughly the size of a small hand!
Amazing Color Variations
White yabbies come in many different colors. Their color can change depending on where they live and their genes. You might see them in shades like beige or coffee brown. Some can even be black. The most special and rare color is a beautiful sapphire blue.
