- Atlantic wolffish - Wikipedia
The Atlantic wolffish (Anarhichas lupus), also known as the seawolf, Atlantic catfish, ocean catfish, devil fish, wolf eel (the common name for its Pacific relative), woof or sea cat, is a marine fish of the wolffish family Anarhichadidae, native to the North Atlantic Ocean
- Wolffish Fish Facts - A-Z Animals
A wolffish is a large fish that lives in the rocks and in rock crevices near the bottom of the ocean They are carnivores that eat crabs, sea urchins, snails, and other sea creatures with shells
- Atlantic Wolffish - NOAA Fisheries
Wolffish are named for their canine-like front teeth They are generally found in deep waters of the northwestern Atlantic and are managed with other groundfish as part of the Northeast multispecies groundfish complex
- Wolffish | Deep-Sea, Arctic, Predator | Britannica
Wolffish, any of five species of large long-bodied fishes of the family Anarhichadidae (order Perciformes), found in northern Atlantic and Pacific waters The largest species may grow to a length of about 2 3 metres (7 5 feet)
- 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
- 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 - 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
- Atlantic Wolffish Fact Information Guide - American Oceans
The Atlantic Wolffish is one of many fish species that classify as the Anarhichadidae wolffish family But its sharp, protruding teeth (even when the mouth is closed) make it an easily distinguishable species
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