Crayfish (possibly a Red Swamp Crayfish)

Found in freshwater systems including rivers, streams, ponds, and especially rice paddies or flooded areas.

Omnivorous scavengers eating aquatic plants, snails, insects, small fish, and decaying organic matter.

Primarily nocturnal and known for digging deep burrows into the banks of water bodies to survive dry spells.

Benefits the ecosystem as a food source for many animals; however, they can be highly invasive, displace native species, and damage infrastructure with their burrowing.