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Species catalogue
Crab
Order
Decapoda
Family
Geryonidae
Marine decapod crustacean. Crab with carapace hexagonal; named quinquedens for the five spines on the carapace. Colour: Red. Maximum length 18 cm Carapace Width.
Characteristics
FAO code
CRR
CRR
Specie
Chaceon quinquedens
Chaceon quinquedens
Type
Crustaceans
Crustaceans
FAO Fishing Areas
- Area 21: the Northwestern part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 31: the Western part of the Atlantic Ocean
Fishing seasons
feb
mar
apr
may
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jul
aug
sep
oct
International denominations
Germany
Rote Tiefseekrabbe
Italy
Granchio rosso
Portugal
Caranguejo
United Kingdom
Crab
Fishing areas