Least Concern
Crab (Dungeness)
Metacarcinus magister
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About
Crabs are decapod crustaceans with a broad, flattened body and a pair of claws. The Dungeness crab is a commercially important species known for its sweet, tender meat. They live on the ocean floor and can bury themselves in sand for protection.
Habitat
Pacific coast of North America, from Alaska to California
Diet
Omnivorous - clams, mussels, small fish, and detritus
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Fun Facts
- Dungeness crabs can grow up to 10 inches (25 cm) across the carapace (shell).
- They molt their shell periodically to grow, and the new shell is soft for a few days.
- Crabs have ten legs, with the front pair modified into claws.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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