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InvertebrateLCLeast Concern

Edible Crab

Cancer pagurus

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One of Britain's most commercially important shellfish, recognised by its characteristic pie-crust shell edge and black-tipped claws. It is fished around the entire UK coast, with the largest catches from Devon, Cornwall and Scotland.

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Quick Facts

Category
Invertebrate
Latin name
Cancer pagurus
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.