Japanese Spider Crabタカアシガニ
Macrocheira kaempferiDD— Data Deficient
The Japanese spider crab is the largest living arthropod by leg span, reaching nearly 4 meters from claw to claw in the deep waters off southern Japan. Despite its fearsome appearance, it has a gentle, slow-moving temperament, which along with its longevity makes it a popular deep-sea aquarium exhibit.
Japanese Spider Crab (reference photo)
Species Data
Did You Know?
- It belongs to a phylogenetically ancient lineage of crabs and is sometimes referred to as a "living fossil." Source
- Despite its intimidating appearance, it has a gentle disposition and moves slowly, making it well suited to long-term display in aquariums. Source
- Females have been observed tearing off sponges and other organisms with their claws and attaching them to their shells as camouflage. Source
Where to See This Species
10 facilities · 0 individuals
かごしま水族館 (Kagoshima Suizokukan)Kagoshima鹿児島中央駅から市電（2系統）「水族館口」下車、徒歩8分。
かごしま水族館のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
すさみ町立エビとカニの水族館 (Susami Chouritsu Ebitokanino Suizokukan)Wakayama
すさみ町立エビとカニの水族館のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
のとじま臨海公園水族館 (Notojimarinkai Kouen Suizokukan)Ishikawa最寄り駅は和倉温泉駅。
のとじま臨海公園水族館のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
ふくしま海洋科学館 (Fukushimakaiyoukagakukan)FukushimaOpened in 2000
ふくしま海洋科学館のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
下田海中水族館 (Shimodakaichuu Suizokukan)ShizuokaOpened in 1967
下田海中水族館のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
Osaka Aquarium KaiyukanOsakaOpened in 1990
海遊館のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
蒲郡市竹島水族館 (Gamagoorishitakeshima Suizokukan)AichiOpened in 1956
蒲郡市竹島水族館のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
犬吠埼マリンパーク (Inubousakimarin Park)Chiba
犬吠埼マリンパークのWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
城崎マリンワールド (Kinosakimarin World)HyogoJR城崎温泉駅から全但バスで約10分「日和山（マリンワールド）」バス停下車。
城崎マリンワールドのWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
長崎ペンギン水族館 (Nagasakipengin Suizokukan)NagasakiOpened in 2001
長崎ペンギン水族館のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
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Conservation Story
Conservation Status
IUCNではDDです。資源量や生活史の情報を蓄積することが求められます。
Habitat
日本近海の大陸棚から斜面の海底。
Threats
- 漁獲圧
- 海底環境の変化
- 情報不足
Conservation & Breeding Efforts
- 資源量の調査
- 繁殖期を考慮した漁業管理
Sources
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- Municipally run facilities may share official guidance for this Japanese hometown-tax program.
- Support かごしま水族館 (Kagoshima Suizokukan)
- Support すさみ町立エビとカニの水族館 (Susami Chouritsu Ebitokanino Suizokukan)
- Support のとじま臨海公園水族館 (Notojimarinkai Kouen Suizokukan)
- Support ふくしま海洋科学館 (Fukushimakaiyoukagakukan)
- Support 下田海中水族館 (Shimodakaichuu Suizokukan)
- Support Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Support 蒲郡市竹島水族館 (Gamagoorishitakeshima Suizokukan)
- Support 犬吠埼マリンパーク (Inubousakimarin Park)
- Support 城崎マリンワールド (Kinosakimarin World)
- Support 長崎ペンギン水族館 (Nagasakipengin Suizokukan)
FAQ
- How big does the Japanese spider crab get?
- Its leg span can reach up to about 3.7-3.8 m from claw to claw, with a carapace up to 40 cm wide and a body weight of up to 19 kg, making it the largest living arthropod by leg span. Source
- Is the Japanese spider crab dangerous?
- No. Despite its intimidating size and appearance, it has a gentle disposition and moves slowly, which is why it is commonly kept and displayed in aquariums. Source
- How deep does the Japanese spider crab live?
- It typically inhabits depths of about 150-800 m, most commonly 200-300 m, off southern Japan, though it moves into shallower water around 50 m to breed. Source
Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org