Where does the Japanese Spider Crab Live?
The Japanese Spider Crab is found in the Pacific Ocean around Japan. They spend most of their time living under water – they can live in water as deep as 200-300m (220-330 yards). They can live up to 100 years old. They have orange body with white spots on their thin legs. Their eyes are situated on the front, and two thorns stick out between them. During the spring time they lay eggs in waters as shallow as 50 m (165 feet). They eat plants, algae, and small fish. Their long legs help them to move quickly to catch their prey.
