Snowcrab is a telg from the big family of the crabs that occurs in the northern Antarctic part of the Pacific and in the Southeastern Pacific. Snowcrab also occurs in the waters of Canada, Alaska until Norway. The bafflict the pulp and the merus meat of the Chionoecetes opilio. The Snowcrab lives on muddy seabed to a depth of 450 m.. The Snowcrab has a brown-red armor and has a cream-colored belly side. Snowcrabs have extremely long legs with a thin bowl. Commercial catches for Snowcrab are strictly regulated, so the head of the Snowcrab must be at least 9,5 cm. Snowcrab has long thin legs in which the tasty meat is located. Typical are the 2 sheared forelegs that are slightly shaped around. The meat of the Snowcrab is usually cooked first and then frozen.