A large variety of crab, purple-brown in color, usually weighing from 1.75-4 lbs and usually 8" in width. The body being is good source of meat. A
Dungeness crabs must be at least 6.24" long to legally be harvested, and only males may be taken.
When cooked, the shell takes on a light pink to red color. Because the shell is so hard, shell crackers are usually necessary.