Common Edible Crab
Cancer pagurus
Sighting evidence at Dettifoss Wreck, Eyjafjörður
Edible crabs congregate in the darker recesses of the wreck's interior, feeding on molluscs and organic debris that settles among the rusting metalwork. Their hard-shelled bulk makes them a key prey item for the conger eels sharing the same compartments, and observing this predator-prey dynamic in an enclosed space is one of the wreck's unique attractions. Specimens here are notably large, benefiting from the cold, productive waters of the inner fjord.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Common Edible Crab is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.