Appearance
C. depressus is a relatively small species of yabby (crayfish) reaching a maximum of 15 cm (5.9 in) in length. It is commonly known as 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 rainfall. They dig their burrows with their large pincers, burrowing generally around 50–80 cm deep, but can dig deeper during droughts if necessary. Even when not in drought, the yabby will rarely emerge from its burrow chambers, making it a rarely seen species.