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The spider crab

The "centola", or spider crab, the queen of shellfish, is quickly identified by its large carapace, which can be up to 18 cm wide in adult specimens. The spines facilitate the settlement of algae, larvae and other organisms by helping to camouflage its brightly coloured exoskeleton.

In this decapod, eight of the limbs are used as legs, while the two front limbs have long, smooth pincers, which are highly developed in males.

The youngest individuals live near the coast, in shallow water. From late summer onwards, the adults go miles out to sea in search of deep areas for mating and egg-laying.

How is it fished?

Spider crab is fished with various gears. With fishing traps, the size of the mouth allows small specimens to come out without problems. Near the coast, the "bicheiro" or hook is used with the help of a mirror or “mirafondos”, a box with a glass base that allows us to see through the water. Gill nets are also used, with different types of nets, which are less selective.


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