Other names: Market Crab, Common Crab.

Description: Reddish brown to purple above, cream to yellow below when raw. Brick red to orange when cooked. Main commercial crab on West Coast.

Fat Content: Low.

Size: 1 - 3 lbs. and up.

Range: Central California to Alaska. Some as far south as Baja, California.

Season: October to May.

Available Forms:Live, cooked, fresh meat.

Flesh: White body meat red and white leg meat; also called meris. Flavorful, on the sweet side, and should be watched for salt content.