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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.
9 lis 2021 · Anarhichas lupus is a boreo-Arctic species with biological characteristics often associated with vulnerability to overexploitation. Although not commercially targeted in the North Sea, A. lupus is a bycatch species in mixed demersal fisheries.
1 lis 2021 · Anarhichas lupus is a boreo-Arctic species with biological characteristics often associated with vulnerability to over-exploitation. Although not commercially targeted in the North Sea, A....
Identifying features. Bluish-grey colouring, possibly with tinges of yellow or green. 9-13 dark bars extend across the body to the base of the dorsal fin. The head is large, nearly one quarter of the body length. Large canine-like teeth protrude from the front of the jaw.
Atlantic wolffish. Add your observation in Fish Watcher. Native range | All suitable habitat | Point map | Year 2050. This map was computer-generated and has not yet been reviewed. Anarhichas lupus AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS. Upload your photos and videos.
Anarhichas is a genus of marine ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Anarhichadidae, the wolffishes or sea wolves. These fishes are found in the northern North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans.
This status report provides a summary of the best available scientific and commercial information regarding Atlantic wolffish (Anarhichas lupus). NMFS currently considers this species to be a species of concern (SOC) as well as a candidate species.
