Red King Crab
Paralithodes camtschaticus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–461 m
- Max size: 22 cm
The red king crab roams sand and pebble bottoms of the North Pacific, ranging from shallows down past four hundred metres. It undertakes seasonal marches between mating and feeding grounds and is the most valuable commercial crab of the region.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Lithodidae › Paralithodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 233889.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red King Crab live?
- The Red King Crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) is typically found at 0–461 m.
- How big does the Red King Crab get?
- The Red King Crab grows to about 22 cm.