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The Scary Truth About Crawfish and Crawdads You’ve Never Heard Before! When it comes to seafood, few dishes spark as much intrigue—and as many unexpected stories—as crawfish and crawdads. These small, freshwater crustaceans are staples in fine dining, Cajun cuisine, and backyard cookouts across the southern U.S. and beyond. But behind the curtain of embunked littlenecks and chowder pot secrets lies a gripping truth: crawfish and crawdads are much more than just tasty morsels. They come with a dark, surprising history and some startling facts you never heard before. ### 1. Crawfish: Nature’s Tiny Terrors Contrary to their name, crawfish aren’t really fish—they’re close relatives of lobsters and shrimp, but divided between freshwater and saltwater species. Most commonly referred to as crawfish in the U.S. South, these freshwater crustaceans thrive in rivers, swamps, and ponds bustling with algae and leaf litter.