Japanese crayfish
Refers to the species Cambaroides japonicus, native to Japan. Often contrasted with the invasive アメリカザリガニ (red swamp crayfish).
See also: アメリカザリガニ
Japanese crayfish inhabit the clear streams of Hokkaido.
The Japanese crayfish is smaller than the red swamp crayfish and has slender claws.
The invasive red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii), commonly found in Japan. Larger and more aggressive than the native Japanese crayfish.
Katakana spelling is common for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji-katakana mixed spelling; less common than pure kana.
Rare kanji form using 蝲蛄 for 'crayfish'; it is rarely used.
A compound of 日本, “Japan,” and ザリガニ, “crayfish,” distinguishing this native species from introduced crayfish.