Red King Crab
Paralithodes camtschaticus
Sighting evidence at Agdenes Lighthouse Reef, Trondheim Fjord
Red king crabs with leg spans exceeding 1.5 m are a signature sighting at Agdenes, having expanded southward from Finnmark through Norwegian coastal waters over recent decades. They move in small groups across the gravel and boulder seabed, demolishing sea urchins, starfish, and benthic invertebrates with their heavy claws. Their ecological impact on native Norwegian marine communities is actively studied, making every sighting of scientific as well as recreational interest.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Red King Crab is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.