Giant crayfish

Giant crayfishes were a type of very large crustacean.

Description
These creatures were rather slow walkers, though very fast swimmers.

Combat
Much like a giant crab, giant crayfish typically hunted by hiding themselves, then rushing out to seize their prey.

Diet
These creatures primarily fed upon fish.

Habitats
Giant crayfish were typically found to inhabit wide and deep rivers of freshwater. On Toril they were particularly known to be encountered in the River Ashaba of Cormanthor, Dragon Reach, the Stump Bog, and the Moonsea lake.

In the region of Kara-tur, they could be found on the Akari island and the river adjacent to Kataburi.

Beyond the Prime Material plane, giant crayfish were rumored to be found in Phlegethon.

Relationships
The meat of giant crayfish was considered a delicacy by many creatures, especially among nixies. Dragon turtles, giant gars, giant otters, giant pikes, giant snapping turtles, merrows, and storm giants were all known to hunt and prey upon them.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Curse of the Azure Bonds • Tales from the Yawning Portal
 * Novels
 * Escape the Underdark