Cambarellus texanus
Brazos dwarf crayfish
Blue, Dark/Wild, and Light: three established color lines of the same species. Shrimp friendly colonies with care comparable to Neocaridina shrimp.
The DwarfCray collection
Get to know our crayfish.
Three freshwater species, including three distinct Brazos color lines. We breed all three in North Carolina. All are colony animals with care comparable to Neocaridina shrimp.
Cambarellus shufeldtii
Cajun dwarf crayfish
Natural earth tones and intricate markings. A peaceful, shrimp friendly colony species with care comparable to Neocaridina shrimp.
Cambarellus diminutus
Least dwarf crayfish
Exceptionally small, peaceful, and colony oriented. We keep them in colonies with care comparable to Neocaridina shrimp.
Cambarellus texanus
Compare the Brazos color lines
These are the same species, maintained as separate breeding lines. Their care is the same; their coloration is the distinction.
Brazos color line
Blue Brazos
Light blue through deep blue, with occasional purplish tones. A distinct breeding color line of C. texanus. We keep Brazos in peaceful colonies with care comparable to Neocaridina shrimp.
Check Blue Brazos packs
Brazos color line
Dark / Wild Brazos
Darker natural coloration with individual pattern and tone. A separate breeding color line of C. texanus. We keep Brazos in peaceful colonies with care comparable to Neocaridina shrimp.
Check Dark / Wild Brazos packs
Brazos color line
Light Brazos
Pale, tan, and lighter natural tones. A separate breeding color line of C. texanus, with the same care as our other Brazos. We keep Brazos in peaceful colonies with care comparable to Neocaridina shrimp.
Check Light Brazos packsChoosing a species
What sets them apart?
| Species | Visual character | Our colony experience | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazos C. texanus | Blue, Dark/Wild, or Light breeding color lines. | Shrimp friendly colonies; husbandry comparable to Neocaridina. | Brazos details |
| Cajun C. shufeldtii | Natural tan, brown, olive, and mottled tones. | Shrimp friendly colonies, including systems shared with Neocaridina. | Cajun details |
| Least C. diminutus | Exceptionally small, with subtle natural coloration. | Peaceful, colony oriented animals with husbandry comparable to Neocaridina shrimp. | Diminutus details |
Actively bred does not mean always in stock
Every line above is part of our active collection. Available packs can be purchased in the shop. A temporarily unavailable line remains part of our breeding program.
Looking for CPO? We have permanently discontinued that species. Our historical CPO reference remains available.