These gentle giants can be found in the waters around Japan, where they roam the ocean floor in search of food and shelter. Despite their massive size, they're actually pretty shy creatures and tend to avoid humans. But don't worry, we can still learn all about them from a safe distance!
So, what makes the Japanese spider crab so special? For starters, they have the longest legs of any crab species, which they use to slowly but surely crawl across the ocean floor. They also have excellent eyesight and can even see in multiple directions at once - talk about having eyes in the back of your head!
Biggest Ever Crab
But what really sets these crabs apart is their incredible lifespan. Some Japanese spider crabs can live up to 100 years or more in the wild, making them one of the longest-living crab species on the planet. That's a whole lot of time to explore the ocean and make some fin-tastic friends along the way!
