Bering Wolffish
Anarhichas orientalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 1.1 m
- For divers: safe
A wolffish of cold Bering Sea bottoms, it uses powerful jaws and blunt, crushing teeth to grind open shellfish, crabs and urchins. It lives alone over rocky ground and grows past a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anarhichadidae › Anarhichas
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 254511.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bering Wolffish live?
- The Bering Wolffish (Anarhichas orientalis) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Bering Wolffish dangerous to divers?
- The Bering Wolffish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bering Wolffish get?
- The Bering Wolffish grows to about 1.1 m.