One of the world’s largest crustaceans, Tasmanian Giant Crabs may attain a body mass of up to 12 kg and have frontal claws measuring up to 470 mm, the largest among decapods. Males can grow to about twice the size of females.
Animal Type
Crustacean
Range
Eastern Indian Ocean
Natural Habitat
Benthic Habitats
Diet
Molluscs, carrion
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Extinct
Not Evaluated
Species yet to be assessed
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Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Species yet to be assessed
Data Deficient
Insufficient data for evaluation
Least Concern
At lower risk of extinction
Near Threatened
Likely to become threatened in the near future
Vulnerable
At high risk of extinction
Endangered
At very high risk of extinction
Critically Endangered
At extremely high risk of extinction
Extinct in the Wild
No longer found in the wild, survives only under human care
Extinct
No longer exists