East Coast Crystal Crab

About this Product

East Coast Crystal Crab (Chaceon bicolor), also known as the Eastern Bi-Colour Crab, is a distinctive deep-sea species found in the waters off Australia’s eastern coastline and throughout parts of the Pacific Ocean.

Renowned for its striking appearance, the Royal Crab features a beautiful combination of purple, Jet black, reddish-brown and cream colouring, creating a distinctive and visually impressive shell that sets it apart from other deep-sea crab species.

Prized for its delicate, sweet white meat, firm texture and generous size, Royal Crab is an exceptional seafood delicacy with strong appeal to premium restaurants, chefs and seafood enthusiasts.

Living in the cold, deep waters, this remarkable species develops in a unique marine environment far below the ocean’s surface.

With its impressive appearance, delicate flavour and premium presentation, the Royal Crab offers a distinctive seafood experience for both domestic and international markets.

More about this species

East Coast Crystal Crab inhabits the deep waters of the continental slope, typically living on sandy and muddy ocean floors at depths of approximately 275 to 1,600 metres.

The species is found off eastern Australia and central Pacific Ocean, where it thrives in the cold, dark conditions of the deep sea.

Unlike shallow-water crab species, Royal Crabs spend their lives in an environment with little to no sunlight, adapting to the high pressures and low temperatures of the deep ocean.

Their distinctive colouring, robust claws and substantial body size make them one of the more visually striking deep-water crab species found in Australian waters.