Tasmanian Giant Crab

Invertebrates > Crabs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Tasmanian Giant CrabScientific Name: Pseudocarcinus gigasCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrabsSize: Carapace width: up to 18 in (46 cm); Claw span reaches over 3.0 ft (1.0 m)Weight: 15–30 lb (7–13.6 kg); verified record specimen reached 39...

Lake Whitefish

Fish > Salmonids

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Lake WhitefishScientific Name: Coregonus clupeaformisCategory: FishSubcategory: SalmonidsSize: Total length 45 to 65 cm (18 to 26 in); maximum recorded up to 100 cm (39 in)Weight: 1.5 to 4.0 kg (3.3 to 8.8 lb); record specimen 19 kg (42...

Blue Swimmer Crab

Invertebrates > Crustaceans

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Blue Swimmer CrabScientific Name: Portunus armatusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Carapace width up to 20 cm (8 in); claw span exceeding 40 cm; broad, spindle-shaped shell with long lateral spinesWeight: 300 to 800 g (large...

European Hake

Fish > Bony Fishes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: European HakeScientific Name: Merluccius merlucciusCategory: FishSubcategory: Bony FishesRange: Northeast Atlantic Ocean from Norway and Iceland to Mauritania, as well as throughout the Mediterranean and Black SeasHabitat Type: Demersal and...

Pacific Cod

Fish > Ray-finned Fish

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Pacific CodScientific Name: Gadus macrocephalusCategory: FishSubcategory: Ray-finned FishSize: 50 to 90 cm (19.7 to 35.4 in); maximum length up to 120 cm (47.2 in)Weight: 3 to 10 kg (6.6 to 22.0 lb); maximum recorded up to 22.7 kg (50...