Crab Facts

Identification and species profiles for the crabs you will see on Washington piers.

WDFW Crab ID Sheet 2026 (PDF) Identification guide for Dungeness, red rock, and other Washington crabs.
Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) WDFW species profile for Dungeness crab biology, habitat, and status.
Red rock crab (Cancer productus) WDFW species profile for red rock crab identification and habitat.
Tanner crab (Chionoecetes bairdi) WDFW species profile for Tanner crab biology and habitat.