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
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 - 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 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
Wolffish Fish Facts - Anarhichadidae - 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
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 - 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
Wolffish: What you need to know - Pêches et Océans Canada Three species of wolffish, often called catfish, are now protected under the Canada's Strategy - Species at Risk Act (SARA) As a group, they are easy to recognize due to their unique appearance, but it is more difficult to distinguish the three species
Atlantic Wolffish: Secrets of the North Atlantic Predator Ever wondered about the strange yet fascinating marine life lurking in the deep, cold waters of the North Atlantic? Meet the Atlantic Wolffish, a formidable predator with a unique set of features and behaviors that make it a subject of great interest among marine biologists and enthusiasts alike
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 Click here to learn more about this sea creature!
The Wolffish is Weird-Looking and Wonderful - Ocean Conservancy Wolffish are found in the northern Atlantic and Pacific oceans at depths up to 2,000 feet They like to hide out in nooks and crannies of rocky outcrops on the ocean floor Wolffish have one main thing in common with wolves: they have sharp teeth and strong jaws that help them rip apart their prey