what is the difference between king crab and opilio crabs?
The Bairdi crab is found in the Bering Sea; Opilio crab is found in the Bering Sea, in the northwest Atlantic Ocean as well as in the North Pacific Ocean. ... The Bairdi crabs are known as King crabs whereas the Opilio crabs are known as Queen crabs. Unlike the Opilio, only Bairdi has a succulent and sweet flavour.