Red King Crab
Red king crabs moult and shed their old shells to grow. They are vulnerable to predators while their new shells harden.
About the Red King Crab
In The Wild
Red king crabs form large groups called pods, which can consist of thousands of individuals as a defense against predators.
Fun facts
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.
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.
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.