Southern King Crab
Lithodes santolla
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–700 m
- Max size: 19 cm
- For divers: safe
A spiny king crab of cold southern seas, the southern king crab favours deeper water but starts life in the shallows. Young crabs gather in tight clusters called pods around giant kelp holdfasts, and they are voracious enough to eat one another.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Lithodidae › Lithodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 368559.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern King Crab live?
- The Southern King Crab (Lithodes santolla) is typically found at 0–700 m.
- Is the Southern King Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Southern King Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern King Crab get?
- The Southern King Crab grows to about 19 cm.