Red Crab are purple and tan - yellowy tan. They can grow to a maximum carapace width of 192 mm.
An Australian study found that maturity was reached by Red Crab at carapace widths of 90-94 mm. They carry eggs during winter which hatch during summer.
Red Crab are found north of the Chatham Rise. They are burrowing crabs and live in areas of soft sediments.
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Key statistics
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1 Reported commercial catch is calculated for the 12 month period to 30/09/2025 |
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2 Quota value and exports are calculated pro-rata to reported commercial catch for the 12 month period to 30/09/2025 |
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