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Puget Sound king crab

Lopholithodes mandtii

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Fun Facts

Juvenile Puget Sound king crabs are bright orange in color then develop their darker coloring as they mature.

Species Type:

Invertebrates

Common Name(s):

Puget Sound king crab

Size:

As one of the largest crabs on the Pacific coast, Puget Sound king crab shells can grow over 12 inches (30 centimeters).

Diet:

This crab feeds on anemones, sea urchins and other echinoderms.

Range & Habitat:

Inhabiting soft and rocky bottoms, this crab is commonly found throughout the the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Details:

Puget Sound king crabs are bumpy and multicolored, with spots of red, brown, orange, blue and white. This species of crab has a shell covering its body but not its legs. At the end of their legs, they have a spike-like tip.