European brown crab

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cancer_pagurus
gptkbp:behavior solitary or social
gptkbp:body_style broad and flattened
gptkbp:color gptkb:white
brown
brown to green
during molting
depends on environment
greenish tint
after molting
gptkbp:common_name Brown crab
gptkbp:composed_of thick
hard shell
hard when mature
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitoring programs in place
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cooking_method boiling
10-15 minutes boiling
gptkbp:cuisine sweet and tender
firm and flaky
up to 25% of body weight
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in seafood cuisine
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:distribution North East Atlantic
gptkbp:economic_impact important for local fisheries
gptkbp:fishing_regulations year-round
crab pots
varied by region
regulated in many areas
affects population dynamics
traps and nets
size limits apply
North Sea and English Channel
environmental changes affect populations
gptkbp:flavor sweet and briny
gptkbp:growth_rate slow
gptkbp:habitat coastal waters
up to 200 meters
rocky and sandy bottoms
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label European brown crab
gptkbp:ingredients widely consumed in Europe
gptkbp:is_aimed_at low
gptkbp:larval_stage variable
several weeks
planktonic
zoea
gptkbp:length up to 3 kg
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:market high in Europe
live or cooked
gptkbp:mating_system courtship rituals
gptkbp:migration limited
gptkbp:predators gptkb:seal
large claws
gptkbp:related_species Dungeness crab
gptkbp:reproduction spawning season in summer
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Cancer_pagurus
gptkbp:seasonal_activities more active in warmer months
gptkbp:size around 1 kg
gptkbp:strategic_importance high
gptkbp:sustainability overfishing concerns
gptkbp:values high