7 Unique Facts About Dungeness Crabs

Zee Media Bureau
Apr 17, 2024

Scientific Name

The scientific name of Dungeness Crab is Metacarcinus magister.

Largest Edible Crab

Dungeness Crab is the largest edible crab.

Eggs

Female Dungeness Crab can lay as many as 2.5 million eggs.

Their Colours

They have purple tinged, greyish-brown backs with cream-coloured undersides.

Short Legs

They have smaller, shorter legs in relation to their body size than other crabs.

Lifespan

They can live between 8-13 years.

Regeneration

They are able to regenerate lost appendages.

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