Family

Cancridae

2 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 10 years (Dungeness crab) to 11.5 years (Edible crab).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
10–11.5 yr
Longest: Edible crab
Median GC
28.0%
Range 25.9–30.0%
Genera
2
Largest: Cancer (1)

Overview

Genera of Cancridae

2 genera, by species count

Where Cancridae sit among 2,335 species

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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Species in Cancridae

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Species in Cancridae
Cancer pagurusEdible crab11.5 yr42,736 bp25.92%
Metacarcinus magisterDungeness crab10 yr39,658 bp30.05%