Crenoicus harrisoni is currently only known to inhabit a spring flowing into Saxby’s Swamp in the Barrington Tops wilderness area, where it lives among the roots of mosses and other plants. Detailed surveys of aquatic crustaceans in the Mt Royal and Barrington Tops region have not found any examples of the species outside this site. Crenoicus harrisoni is listed as a protected species in NSW under the Fisheries Management Act 1994. Heavy penalties apply for taking or possessing them.

The contents of this Primefact include:

• Description
• Habitat and ecology
• Why are Crenoicus harrisoni protected?
• What conservation actions are underway?
• Legal implications
• Bibliography and further reading
• Contact details for further information