Ready for a crayfish close-up? These are Big Sandy crayfish hatchlings undergoing their first molt! The Big Sandy crayfish is a freshwater crustacean found in streams and rivers in the Appalachian Region of Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia. It was listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 2016. These juveniles originate from Dismal Creek, a tributary of the Big Sandy River in Virginia. We're collaborating with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources to restore the popula