Marron is a name given to two closely related species of crayfish in Western Australia. Formerly considered a single species, it is now recognised as comprising two species, the critically endangered Cherax tenuimanus, and the species that is outcompeting it, C. cainii. Marron are considered a luxury product and are the subject of a developing aquaculture industry in Western Australia and other Australian states. Total Australian production of farmed marron was 30 tons in 1996. In Western Australia, recreational fishing for marron is tightly controlled, with a limited season, permits are required, and minimum sizes are enforced. Marron have been introduced to Kangaroo Island in South Australia, where they have been commercially farmed, and have established feral populations in local waterways. References External links Fisheries Western Australia – Marron Fact Sheet Marron Recreational Fishing in Western Australia Farming Marron in Western Australia Marron Grower's Association of Western Australia Marron101 – The Consumer Marron website from the Marron Growers Association Parastacidae Freshwater crustaceans of Australia Fauna of Western Australia Edible crustaceans Australian cuisine