- Atlantic wolffish - Wikipedia
In Iceland and Norway, the Atlantic wolfish is known as "steinbítur" or "steinbit", which translates to "stone biter" in English This name is derived from the fish's strong jaws and teeth, which are capable of crushing hard-shelled prey such as shellfish and crustaceans [citation needed]
- WOLFISH Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of WOLFISH is suggestive of a wolf How to use wolfish in a sentence
- Maine Seafood Guide - Wolffish - Wolffish - Maine Sea Grant
Atlantic wolffish have a tapered body shape with a large, rounded head and a slender tail They are bluish-gray in color, with a series of dark, vertical patches running along the length of their body Wolffish have multiple rows of teeth, some of which project prominently from their mouth
- Wolffish Fish Facts - A-Z Animals
With its sharp canines, powerful jaws, and carnivorous lifestyle, the wolffish has a fearsome and devil-like appearance that lets you know it is a true predator of the sea The name derives from its resemblance to the famous canine wolf species, but the similarities end there
- Atlantic Wolffish - NOAA Fisheries
Atlantic wolffish is a marine fish found along the Atlantic Coast of North America from Labrador to Great South Channel and Georges Bank
- 19 Atlantic Wolffish Facts - Fact Animal
Atlantic wolffish are a species of large, mostly solitary fish native to the North Atlantic Ocean They are known for their unusual teeth and breeding behaviours Atlantic wolffish are a benthic species, meaning that their natural habitat is the bottom of oceans
- Atlantic Wolffish (Anarhichas Lupus) - Ocean Info
As a member of the Anarhichadidae family, the “wolffish family,” this fish is characterized by its large head, cylindrical body, and sharp canine teeth to crush the shells of its prey The Atlantic wolffish is known by several common names, depending on the region and language
- Atlantic Wolffish - Oceana
Reaching lengths up to 5 feet, the Atlantic wolffish is a voracious predator, with a powerful jaw and large canine teeth used to hunt and eat hard-bodied and spiny invertebrates Learn more
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