Tasmanian Giant Crab
Pseudocarcinus gigas
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 20–820 m
- For divers: safe
The Tasmanian giant crab is one of the heaviest crabs in the world, with big males topping 13 kilograms. It lives along the continental shelf and slope of southern Australia, mostly between 20 and 820 metres, where it turns up as bycatch in rock lobster pots.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Pseudocarcinidae › Pseudocarcinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 440496.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tasmanian Giant Crab live?
- The Tasmanian Giant Crab (Pseudocarcinus gigas) is typically found at 20–820 m.
- Is the Tasmanian Giant Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Tasmanian Giant Crab is harmless to divers.