Fishing for Golden crab

Chaceon fenneri

The Golden crab is a deep-sea crustacean known for its robust, rounded body and golden-brown shell. It inhabits the continental shelf of the western Atlantic Ocean. Typically reaching sizes of up to 8 inches in carapace width and weighing around 3 pounds, it feeds on detritus and small invertebrates. The species is primarily nocturnal, exhibiting solitary behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Golden crab

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