Alaska Crab Species

Alaska Crab Species

Tanner crabs (Chionoecetes bairdi and C. opilio) are brachyuran (meaning short-tailed) or true crab and constitute some of the most highly specialized of all crustaceans. The body is composed mainly of a chitinous shell or carapace with a small abdominal flap. They have five pairs of legs with the first pair equipped with pincers. Males of commercial size usually range from 7 to 11 years of age and vary in weight from 1 to 2 pounds for opilio and 2 to 4 pounds for bairdi crabs. Tanner crab are often marketed under the name “snow crab.”

Alaska Crab Species

Alaska Crab Species

Alaska Crab Species

Alaska Crab Species

Alaska Crab Species

Alaska Crab Species

Alaska Crab Species

Alaska Crab Species

Alaska Crab Species

Alaska Crab Species

Alaska Crab Species

Alaska Crab Species

Alaska Crab Species

Alaska Crab Species

Alaska Crab Species

Alaska Crab Species

Alaska Crab Species

Alaska Crab Species