what are bairdi crab
Chionoecetes opilio. The Bairdi crab, also known as tanner crab or Chionoecetes Bairdi is a type of crab that is found in the Bering Sea. They are very similar to Opilio crabs which are known as Chionoecetes Opilio and it can be extremely difficult to differentiate between the two.he flavour of the crab is another area where the two differ. Bairdi crab is characterized by a sweet flavour which is also succulent. However, this does not apply to the Opilio crab. Moreover, in some regions the Bairdi crab is known as the King crab and its Opilio counterpart as Queen Crab.