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ANTARCTIC KING CRAB MOUNTLithodes antarcticus (syn. santolla)
Antarctica
This monstrosity is one of the forty species of King Crab to be found in oceans the world over. They inhabit cold waters, often thankfully too deep for unsuspecting divers to come across them, but are an important harvest, for their size and taste make them especially appealing to hungry diners. A close relative of the popular Alaskan King Crab, the Chilean King Crab is especially elusive, occupying the benthic zone (the lowest level of a body of water) at depths up to 600m. These crabs grow very slowly, mainly scavenging on carcasses that sink to the ocean floor. The present specimen is a huge individual, with a span of 42 inches when outstretched, long wicked-looking spines covering his body carapace, and smaller protruding spines lining his legs. Presented in a glazed display case, 45½ x 31¾ x 6¼ inches.
Estimate: $1,400 - $1,800.
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