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			== Jonah_crab ==
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			File:Jonah_crab_noaa_overhead_picture_accessed-2024-04-24.jpg\|Jonah crab overhead view
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'''Jonah Crab''' is a species of [[crab]] found in the [[Atlantic Ocean]] along the [[East Coast of the United States]] and [[Canada]]. Its scientific name is ''[[Cancer borealis]]'' and it belongs to the family [[Cancridae]]. Jonah Crabs are named after the biblical figure [[Jonah]], who was swallowed by a whale, due to their large size and the fact that they are often found in the stomachs of whales.

== Description ==
Jonah Crabs have a rough, oval-shaped carapace that can reach up to 22 cm in width. They are reddish-brown in color with a lighter underside. The claws of the Jonah Crab are black-tipped and strong, used for both defense and feeding.

== Habitat and Distribution ==
Jonah Crabs are found in the Atlantic Ocean, from [[Newfoundland]] to [[Florida]]. They prefer rocky substrates and are usually found at depths of 20 to 700 meters.

== Diet ==
The diet of the Jonah Crab consists mainly of [[bivalves]], [[gastropods]], and other [[invertebrates]]. They are also known to be scavengers, feeding on dead animals when available.

== Commercial Importance ==
Jonah Crabs have become increasingly important in the commercial [[fishery]] industry. They are often caught as bycatch in [[lobster]] traps. In recent years, due to the decline in the lobster population, the Jonah Crab fishery has expanded.

== Conservation ==
While the Jonah Crab population is currently stable, overfishing and habitat destruction pose potential threats. Conservation efforts are focused on sustainable fishing practices and habitat protection.

== See Also ==
* [[Crustacean]]
* [[Atlantic Ocean]]
* [[Fishery]]

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