The Fitzroy Falls Spiny Crayfish has many factors effecting its chance of survival. The Fitzroy Falls Spiny Crayfish shares a habitat with another common marine animal, the Yabby. Yabbies hunt and feed on the Spiny Crayfish, which is the main reason why they are gradually becoming a more endangered species. Another factor effecting the Fitzroy Falls Spiny Crayfish's survival is fishing. The Fitzroy Falls are a hot spot for locals to fish for Yabbies, but sometimes they can catch the Spiny Crayfish.
Although Yabbies and the Fitzroy Falls Spiny Crayfish look alike, they can be taught apart. Yabbies are blue in colour, larger in size and have a smooth shell.The Fitzroy Falls Crayfish is orange, smaller in size, and has a rough spiny shell.