Paralithodes californiensis

Paralithodes californiensis, also known as the spiny king crab and the California king crab, is a species of king crab  It is closely related to P. rathbuni with the same common names being used for the two and some authorities suggest that they might be conspecific. P. californiensis is found on muddy or rocky bottoms at depths of 145-300 m in the Pacific Ocean off southern California (Pismo Beach to San Diego).