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Red King Crab

Red king crabs moult and shed their old shells to grow.

They are vulnerable to predators while their new shells harden.

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Diet

They are carnivorous and can feed on almost anything, such as small fish, sea urchins and molluscs.

Appearance

In nature, red king crabs can come in shades of blue, brown and red with spiny shells.

Did you know?
A female red king crab can release between 50,000 to 500,000 eggs during spawning season.
Diet

They are carnivorous and can feed on almost anything, such as small fish, sea urchins and molluscs.

Appearance

In nature, red king crabs can come in shades of blue, brown and red with spiny shells.

About the Red King Crab

Adult red king crabs crawl across the ocean floor in large pods for protection.
    In the Wild
    Red king crabs form large groups called pods, which can consist of thousands of individuals as a defense against predators. 
    Red King Crab