Procambarus clarkii in Lake Naivasha, Kenya, and its effects on established and potential fisheries

• Published in: Aquaculture Vol. 11; no. 2; pp. 111 - 121
• Main Authors: Lowery, R.S., Mendes, A.J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.01.1977

P. clarkii was introduced into Lake Naivasha in about 1970 since when it has multiplied and now forms an important organism in the eastern basin. It breeds throughout the year but with a distinct peak being obvious at such times as when the water level increases, which it does erratically. The incre...