Jonah crabs are basically an Atlantic cousin of Dungeness crabs. They are caught as bycatch in lobster pots and were traditionally considered valueless and discarded. As the demand for a greater variety of seafood products has grown, some fishermen have begun to retain Jonah crabs for sale and sometimes target them directly. The meat is flaky and sweet like Dungeness or stone crab, but darker and denser.
About 16 to 20 pieces per pound.