Red king crab

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	Red king crab

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Real-world info

Name:Paralithodes camtschaticus
Family:Lithodidae

Main appearances

Other appearances

Names in other languages

タラバガニ

帝王蟹

Crabe royal

Cangrejo boreal

Granchio gigante

Камчатский краб

왕게

鱈場蟹

Crabe royal

Cangrejo boreal

Königskrabbe

Rode koningskrab

Thered king crab is asea creature in theAnimal Crossing series introduced inAnimal Crossing: New Leaf.

While initially absent fromAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, the red king crab was added in the 1.3.0Free Summer Update, where it appears all day long as a large, very fast shadow from latefall to earlyspring.

Catch details[edit]

InNew Leaf[edit]

#24

"I caught a red king crab! Nice to meet you, Your Highness!"

Time of year	Nov – Mar
Time of day	All day
Peak times	N/A
Shadow size	Large
Shadow movement	Uniform
Sea creature size	50 cm
Selling price	6,000Bells
Furniture size

InPocket Camp[edit]

Availability (Pocket Camp Complete)	UnknownUnknown
Availability (Pocket Camp)	Not currently available 2023-01-12 – 2023-01-18(Fishing Tourney #58) 2023-11-11 – 2023-11-19(Fishing Tourney #68)
Location	Saltwater Shores
Size	Unknown
Rarity	★★
Version added	Unknown

InNew Horizons[edit]

#27

"I caught a red king crab! It's royally flushed."

Time of year	North: Nov – Mar South: May – Sep
Time of day	All day
Shadow size	Large
Shadow movement	Very fast
Spawn requirement	Catch 80 total sea creatures
Selling price	8,000Bells
Furniture size

Donating to the museum[edit]

InNew Leaf[edit]

After the player donates a red king crab to the museum, it can be found in the large pool in the first room of the Sea exhibit, along with many other species of sea creatures. It can be found along with the other crab species. The exhibit has this to say about the red king crab:

"These are one of the most popular and sought-after species of crab in the world. They have eight legs, including their claws, but also two small legs under their carapace, making 10 in all. At full size, their leg span can easily reach more than one yard wide, making them big ocean dwellers. Their thick legs are packed with meat, making them a prized catch for many fishers around the world."

InNew Horizons[edit]

After the player donates a red king crab to themuseum, it can be found in thesea butterfly tank in the saltwater fish exhibition.

"Thered king crab is a mighty crustacean to be sure. Though it must be said that there is some debate about its royal lineage. King crabs, unlike other crabs, are thought to be descended fromhermit crabs, you see. And have you noticed... GASP! They have but eight legs, though conventional crabs have 10! It matters not, I say. For thered king crab is as regal as can be. Weighing up to 20 pounds with a leg span reaching five feet... I bow to this crab's nobility."

Fishing Tourney[edit]

InNew Leaf[edit]

During aFishing Tourney, when given a red king crab,Chip will not score the sea creature but will say the following:

"Your red king crab is great boiled, steamed, or grilled. You really can't mess it up! Well, I guess I'll just gulp this guy down in one big bite! YUM!"

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Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Names in other languages[edit]

	タラバガニ taraba-gani	Red king crab.Taraba means "sea area where cods inhabit".

	왕게 wang-ge	King Crab

	帝王蟹 Dìwáng xiè	King Crab

	鱈場蟹 Xuěchǎngxiè	Cod Crab

	Камчатский краб Kamchatskiy krab	Kamchatka crab

	Rode koningskrab	Red King Crab

	Königskrabbe	King Crab

	Cangrejo boreal	Boreal Crab

	Crabe royal	King Crab

	Granchio gigante	Giant Crab