Profile updated on 31 October 2023
SCIENTIFIC NAME(s)
Cancer magister
SPECIES NAME(s)
Dungeness crab
COMMON NAMES
Dungies, Market crab
The stock structure of Dungeness crab (Cancer magister) on the Pacific coast of North America is not clear, with studies from Oregon showing no evidence of sub-structuring (O’Malley K, and Roegner C 2013) but studies from British Columbia showed differentiation of several populations (Beacham TD and Supernault J 2008). Further genetic studies with a broader scope are currently underway. No stock assessment is conducted in Washington; management is state-wide (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 2002).
Management Quality:
≥ 6
≥ 6
≥ 6