The distribution of stone crayfish Austropotamobius torrentium (Schrank, 1803) (Crustacea: Decapoda: Astacidae) in the south-west Romanian mountain and sub-mountain area

Data is presented in relation to the geographical distribution of the endangered crayfish species Austropotamobius torrentium. One hundred and seventy-four sampling stations situated along the streams of 15 geographical units from the South-West of Romania (Anina Mountains, Alm j, Dognecea, Godeanu, Locva, arcu, Retezat, Semenic, Mehedin i, Valcan, Parang, ureanu, Poiana Rusc , Lipova Hills and Mehedin i Plateau) have been investigated. A distribution map was compiled. The data from older publications were collated. The actual habitat of this species occupies a large area of South-West Romania in the mountain and sub-mountain area, being absent in the Poiana Rusc Mts, Lipova and Dognecea Hills.