Edible crab

Order Decapoda

Family Cancridae

Marine decapod crustacean. Slightly granular and oval carapace. The first pair of thoracic legs ends in robust pincers. The remaining 4 pairs of legs are hairy. Color changes between pink and brown. It can weigh up to 6 kg.

Characteristics

FAO code
CRE

Specie
Cancer pagurus

Type
Crustaceans

FAO Fishing Areas

Area 27: the Northeastern part of the Atlantic Ocean
Area 34: the Eastern Central part of the Atlantic Ocean
Area 37: the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea

Fishing seasons

feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec

International denominations

Germany Taschenkrebs

France Tourteau

Italy Granciporro

Portugal Sapateira

United Kingdom Edible crab

Fishing areas

Fishing arts

Pots traps

Trawls

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