Metacarcinus magister

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Dungeness crab
Crabe de Dungeness
Buey del Pacífico

Distribution

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The species can be found between 0 and 230 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is threatening but not necessarily aggressive

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 25 cm
Maximum age known : 6 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Bivalve mollusks - - Fishes

Relationship with humans

Pinches can be very painful
The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing