The Alaskan king crab is a large marine crustacean known for its impressive size and spiny shell. It inhabits cold ocean waters and feeds on mollusks, fish, and algae. Typically weighing up to 24 pounds and measuring up to 5 feet across, it exhibits aggressive behavior and migrates seasonally to deeper waters for breeding. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Alaskan king crab
4 in · 1 lb
Alaskan king crab
The Orkneys coastal waters
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