Blue Colbalt Lobster...legal In The Uk?

[214jay]

Hello. Have spotted this fella for sale in a LFS, labelled as a Blue Colbalt Lobster!

Pretty sure this is really a crayfish but is it legal go keep in the uk?

 

[sawickib]

Should be if it was available in your LFS

 

[Lillefishy]

According to this http/www.defra.gov.uk/aahm/files/Guide-Crayfish-Red-Claw-Identification.pdf iif it's a red claw it's legal to keep in a heated aquarium

 

[sawickib]

From that website it looks like if its not a red claw its illegal. But looks similar and probably legal.

 

[Lillefishy]

Yes, seems like all other kinds of crayfish are illegal to keep over here

 

[214jay]

Ah okay, thanks ever so much for the info! Looks like he/she is a redclaw...have a tank perfect for him so wanted to make sure legal before I buy.