Southern King Crab
Lithodes santolla
Adult southern king crabs inhabit cold southern Atlantic and Patagonian waters, occupying rocky bottoms, kelp areas, and soft seafloor habitats. They use powerful claws to seize prey, crush shellfish, and scavenge carrion. Their broad, spiny carapace is a notable defense, while seasonal migrations may bring adults into shallower coastal waters.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Southern King Crab