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Japanese Spider Crab

Japanese spider crab

Deep sea Japanese Spider Crab specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

50–600 m (160–2,000 ft)

Size

3.7 m (12 ft) leg span

Habitat

Seafloor

Diet

Shellfish and animal carcasses

What they'd be sayin'

"I have the largest leg span of any arthropod on Earth."

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Deep Sea Profile

The largest known living arthropod, characterized by its long, spindly legs and orange body.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big do they get?

They can reach a leg span of 3.7 meters (12 feet) from claw to claw.

What is this creature famous for?

Largest crab by span

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