Facts About Euastacus sulcatus
Euastacus sulcatus, commonly known as the Lamington crayfish, is a striking freshwater species endemic to Australia. Typically, these crayfish exhibit a vibrant blue coloration, though striking red and white variants are also observed. They are often seen roaming the forest floor, particularly in moist and favorable conditions.
You’ll find Euastacus sulcatus in very specific habitats: they inhabit streams adjacent to lush rainforests or occasionally wet eucalyptus forests, favoring altitudes above 300 meters. Their distribution forms a crescent from Mount Tamborine to the Lamington Plateau, extending west along the Macpherson Range and proceeding north through Cunningham's Gap into the Mistake Mountains in Queensland.
These crayfish establish their homes in streams within rainforest and sclerophyll forest environments, consistently residing at higher elevations where the climate is cool and the habitat conditions are optimal for their survival.