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How long does a Japanese spider crab last?

Typical lifespan
50–100 yr

The arthropod with the greatest leg span of any living species.

How that compares

Japanese spider crab against things of a similar time.

Great white shark 50–73 yr
Saltwater crocodile 65–100 yr
Whale shark 60–130 yr
Japanese spider crab 50–100 yr
African elephant 50–70 yr
Asian elephant 48–70 yr
Sperm whale 60–70 yr
Orca 30–90 yr

What that means over time

Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.
Period How many you would buy
Per year 0.0167 replacements
Over 10 years 1 of them
Over a 30-year mortgage 1 of them

Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.

More about a Japanese spider crab

Common questions

How long does a Japanese spider crab last?
A Japanese spider crab lasts 50–100 yr.

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Sources

  1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))

How these figures are compiled and checked