maja brachydactyla
Spider crab
Capturado en Bretaña y Galicia
FAO 27
Size from 400 /2000gr
Avaible all the year
Holding tank temperature: 12–15°C
Recommended transport temperature: 4°C
Shipping method: Truck and Air
Available sizes:
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500–600 g
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600–800 g
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800–1000 g
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1000–1500+ g
Luxury Seafood from Galicia and France
Excellence in seafood for all of Europe
At Imperiamar, we are leading wholesalers specializing in the export of premium seafood, focusing on luxury products sourced from the Galician and French coasts.
Our goal is to provide fresh seafood, either live or carefully chilled, with the highest standards of quality, traceability, and sustainability, supplying restaurants, gourmet distributors, and European markets.
Atlantic Spider Crab (Maja squinado)
Habitat:
Rocky areas and deep sandy bottoms in Galicia and Brittany, usually at depths of 10–80 meters.
Lifespan:
Between 8 and 12 years.
Diet:
Mollusks, algae, and organic matter from the seabed.
Fishing method:
Caught using pots or traps, which allow them to be captured alive, while respecting minimum size limits and closed fishing seasons.
Average weight:
800 g – 2 kg
Gourmet characteristics:
Firm, sweet meat with a rich ocean flavor, ideal for boiling, stews, and premium tastings.