King Crabs [Paralithodes]

Description

Paralithodes is a genus of king crabs, well-known for containing the commercially valuable species such as the red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus). These crabs are characterized by their large size, spiny shells, and robust legs. They inhabit cold waters of the northern Pacific Ocean. Their diet mainly consists of fish, smaller crustaceans, and mollusks.

Species

Red king crab [Paralithodes camtschaticus]

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Blue king crab [Paralithodes platypus]

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Golden king crab [Lithodes aequispinus]

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Scarlet king crab [Lithodes couesi]

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Southern king crab [Lithodes santolla]

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Taxonomy