Cherax depressus, the orange fingered yabby, is an Australian freshwater crustacean in the family Parastacidae.

Named the 'orange fingered' yabby due to the orange tipping on the end of their chelae (pincers).

These yabbies dwell in dug burrows alongside small creeks or ephemeral waterways and can survive dry conditions for several years by lying dormant in burrows sunk deep into the muddy creek beds, coming out into open water only during heavy rainful.

Juveniles may be found inhabiting open water and small creeks as they slowly develop their digging skills.

These yabbies make great aquarium pets with only low maintenance and the fact they can survive months without eating .