Tasmanian Giant Crab
Pseudocarcinus gigas
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePseudocarcinus gigas
Other namesGiant Deepwater Crab, Giant Southern Crab, Queen Crab, Giant Crab
SizeUp to 46 cm (18 in) Carapace
WeightUp to 17.6 kg (39 lb)
FamilyCrustaceans / Menippidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeep ocean waters amongst rocky & muddy bottoms
Depth Range20 - 820 m (65 - 2,690 ft)
