Tasmanian Giant Crab
Pseudocarcinus gigas
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Pseudocarcinus gigas
Other names
Giant Deepwater Crab, Giant Southern Crab, Queen Crab, Giant Crab
Size
Up to 46 cm (18 in) Carapace
Weight
Up to 17.6 kg (39 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deep ocean waters amongst rocky & muddy bottoms
Depth Range
20 - 820 m (65 - 2,690 ft)
