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Brown crab

Order Decapoda
Family Cancridae
Decapod crustacean which presents a rounded and robust shell, covered in spines on the edges. Its colouration can vary from reddish tones to dark browns, with some variations in shade and speckled patterns. Its shell is marked by irregular lines and markings which give it a rough and textured appearance. Its sturdy claws have a rugged appearance, with pronounced knuckles and spines along their edges. Adults typically have a shell diameter of around 20 to 25 centimetres, although dimensions may vary depending on the region and environmental conditions.
Characteristics
FAO code
QPR
Specie
Cancer porteri
Type
Molluscs
FAO Fishing Areas
  • Área 77: Pacific
  • Área 87: Pacific
  • Eastern Central.
  • Southeast
International denominations
Germany Taschenkrebs
France Crabe dormeur
Italy Granchio dormiente
Portugal Sapateira
United Kingdom Brown crab
Japan Yadokari
Fishing areas
Fishing arts

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