Is this a Red Swamp Crayfish? I thought so due to the coloration of its pincers, but the rest of its body has muted colors. Pictures of Red Swamp Crayfish show its body, not just its pincers, also being red. Could this be a different species? Or perhaps indeed a Red Swamp Crayfish but at a unique stage in development?
Also note that specimen was handled with care and returned to Strawberry Creek after photos were taken.