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Lithodes aequispina
(Golden King Crab)
© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2087)
Photographer's Submitted Details
Photo Location
Chthatham Straits, SE Alaska
Photographer
Aaron Baldwin
Habitat
Deep subtidal in rocky areas
Photo Date
Upload Date
October 18, 2007
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Photo ID #
2087
Notes
After the red king crab probably the most important species of king crab harvested (at least in Alaska). Erroneously called the brown king crab, the golden brown color, relatively thinner legs, and forked (bifid) rostrum help distinguish this from the red king crab.
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