Image Bank - Crustaceans
Giant Crab
Reference |
IB0451 |
Category |
Crustaceans |
Family Name |
Crabs - BRACHYURA |
Common Name |
Giant Crab |
Scientific Name |
Pseudocarcinus gigas |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The Giant Crab lives on rocky and muddy bottoms in the ocean off Southern Australia at depth of 20-820 m. It is one of the largest Crab in the world reaching a mass of 17.6 kg and a carapace width of up to 46 cm. |
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