The Dungeness crab is a marine crustacean found along the Pacific coast of North America. It has a broad, oval-shaped carapace and is typically brown to purple. This crab feeds on small fish, clams, and other invertebrates. It inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow waters. Adults measure up to 10 inches across and weigh 2-3 pounds. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Dungeness crab
North East Pacific (Douglas County coastal waters)
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