Shelled body, multiple spindly legs, large muscular tails and long antennae.
Typically pink, but can also be brownish.
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Length 7 to 25 cm (3 to 10 inches) depending on species. |
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Weight Varied. |
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Habitat Found worldwide, in both saltwater and freshwater. In B.C., local species are typically found in deeper waters. |
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Fishing Typically caught with traps and nets. Sometimes collected by divers or even picked by hand in shallow waters. |
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Cooking Tail meat is firm, with delicate flavour. Grilling and sautéing are popular. |
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