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Marine Life in The Philippines & S.E. Asia. and the World.

Number 64: Tasmanian King Crab.

The Tasmanian King Crab, also known as Pseudocarcinus gigas, is one of the largest crabs in the world. Males can weigh up to 17.6 kg(39lbs) and have a carapace width of up to 46 cm (18inches), while females are smaller not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs).

These crabs are found off the coast of Southern Australia, living at depths of 20 to 820 meters. They prefer rocky and muddy bottoms and are most abundant at depths of 110 to 180 meters in summer and 190 to 400 meters in winter.

The crabs are mainly whitist- yellow below and red above, with black- tipped claws. Males have one oversized claw, which can be longer than the carapace width.

The claws are incredibly powerful, capable of excerting significant force, used to crush and break open the shells of their prey, such as gastropods and other crustaceans.

They feed on carrion and slow-moving species, including gastropods, crustaceans, and starfish. Breeding occurs in June and July, with females carrying up to 2million eggs to about four months.

The Tasmanian King Crab is long-lived and slow-growing, with juveniles molting every three to four years.

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