Red king crab [Paralithodes camtschaticus]
Description
The red king crab is the most prized species of crab due to its size and the yield of meat. They can grow up to 24 inches in carapace width. They have a vibrant red color, which gives them their name. They inhabit the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska, preferring the colder water in these areas.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Alaskan King Crabs
Lithodidae
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| Genus |
King Crabs
Paralithodes
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