Wolf-Eel
Anarrhichthys ocellatus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 1–226 m
- Max size: 2.4 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Despite the name it is no eel but a long bodied wolffish of the cool North Pacific, reaching almost two and a half metres. A pair shares a rocky den and holds it for years, until a larger wolffish or an octopus forces them out. Heavy jaws let it crush crabs, clams and urchins, while the young drift in open water for up to two years before settling.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anarhichadidae › Anarrhichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279605.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wolf-Eel live?
- The Wolf-Eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus) is typically found at 1–226 m.
- Is the Wolf-Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Wolf-Eel can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Wolf-Eel get?
- The Wolf-Eel grows to about 2.4 m.