Crayfish

Crayfish are the small lobster-like crustaceans that are found in freshwater bodies. Also known as crawfish and crawdads, these creatures are close relatives of the larger marine lobsters. Indeed, there is considerable physical resemblance between lobsters and crayfish, with the latter being much smaller in size than the former. Crayfish are popular as a gustatory treat all over the world, the most consumption happening in regions like Scandinavia, Spain, France, China, United States, Mexico, and Nigeria. As a food item, crayfish have a significant calorific value and high sodium and protein content. They also have almost no fats and zero carbohydrates.

Mostly, crayfish reside in fresh water, especially where the water is running, such as rivers, streams, and brooks. They prefer running water as most of them cannot survive in polluted water.