Cancer productus

Red rock crab
Tourteau rouge du Pacifique
Cangrejo de rocas rojo

Distribution

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
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 90 Meters.
Uncommon Species

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The animal hunts at night

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is threatening but not necessarily aggressive

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 20 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : - Sea cucumbers - Carrion

Relationship with humans

Pinches can be very painful
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!