Atlantic Wolffish
Anarhichas lupus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–600 m
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: safe
With heavy jaws and crushing teeth, the Atlantic wolffish grinds open sea urchins, crabs and clams on rocky northern bottoms. A solitary fish reaching a metre and a half, it makes a natural antifreeze that lets it live in near freezing water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anarhichadidae › Anarhichas
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126758.
FAQ
- How deep does the Atlantic Wolffish live?
- The Atlantic Wolffish (Anarhichas lupus) is typically found at 1–600 m.
- Is the Atlantic Wolffish dangerous to divers?
- The Atlantic Wolffish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Atlantic Wolffish get?
- The Atlantic Wolffish grows to about 1.5 m.