(Paralithodes Camtschatica)

King Crab

Other Names
Russian Crab, Japanese Crab, and Alaskan King Crab

Availability
Year Round

Depth of catch
Shallow to 200 fathoms

Characteristics
The king crab, as its name might imply, is the largest of all the commercially important crab species and is always in high demand. An adult king crab might reach lengths of up to 2.5 meters (8 ft). King crabs are unique in that they have only 6 legs while most crabs have 8. There are several varieties of king crab: red, blue, and brown or golden. The red king crab is the most commercially important variety.

Range of shelf life
Live crab can be held up to 12 days. 3 to 7 days on fresh, depending on the quality of handling the crab has received

How to store
Fresh whole crab should be buried in ice.