How deep does the Dungeness Crab live?

The Dungeness Crab (Metacarcinus magister) is typically found at 0–360 m.

How big does the Dungeness Crab get?

The Dungeness Crab grows to about 22.5 cm.

Dungeness Crab

Metacarcinus magister

Group: Crab
Typical depth: 0–360 m
Max size: 22.5 cm

The Dungeness crab is a broad clawed crab of estuaries and nearshore soft bottoms, found from the low tide line down to 360 metres. Juveniles shelter and feed among oyster beds and eelgrass, and the species supports one of the most valued crab fisheries on the Pacific coast.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Cancridae › Metacarcinus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 440388.

FAQ

How deep does the Dungeness Crab live?: The Dungeness Crab (Metacarcinus magister) is typically found at 0–360 m.
How big does the Dungeness Crab get?: The Dungeness Crab grows to about 22.5 cm.