Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister, formerly Cancer magister)

The Dungeness crab is culinarily important crab that occurs on the west coast of North America, from Alaska to California. It is named after the town of Dungeness, where it was harvested commercially for the first time.


Recommended links: California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, dungeness.com, Wikipedia

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