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| “I don’t think I’ll be swimming in Japanese waters anytime soon” Photo by Emilio Abaya |
Common Name: Japanese Spider Crab
Scientific Name: Macrocheira kaempferi
Picture taken at Osaka, Japan in May 2016
This crab is scavenging the ocean(aquarium) floor for any dead fishes
About Japanese Spider Crabs
The Japanese spider crab is a large catch for any fisherman. With a leg span of 13 feet (4 meters) and an average weight of around 40 pounds (16-20 kg), it claims the title of largest crab. It may also have the longest lifespan of any crab, living to be 100 years old. However, Japanese spider crabs do not survive very long without injury. Their long legs are weak, and a study found that three-quarters of surveyed crabs were missing at least one limb. To protect themselves from predation, the smaller and younger crabs can decorate their shells with objects such as kelp.
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Photo and description by Emilio Abaya
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