- Wolf eel
Taxobox
image_caption = A wolf eel (right)
regnum =Animal ia
phylum =Chordata
classis =Actinopterygii
ordo =Perciformes
familia =Anarhichadidae
genus = "Anarrhichthys"
species = "A. ocellatus"
binomial = "Anarrhichthys ocellatus"
binomial_authority =The Wolf eel ("Anarrhichthys ocellatus") is a member of the family
Anarhichadidae together with thewolffishes of thegenus "Anarhichas ". [" [http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/FamilySummary.cfm?Family=Anarhichadidae FishBase] " Online Database. Last accessed, 16 February 2008] The Wolf eel ismonotypic within the genus "Anarrhichthys". This superficially eel-like fish feeds oncrustacean s,sea urchin s,mussel s,clam s and somefish es. They can grow to be 80 inches (203 cm), 41 pounds (18.6 kg). They are found in the northernPacific Ocean , ranging from theSea of Japan and theAleutian Islands to northernCalifornia . The wolf-eel makes its home on rockyreef s or stony bottom shelves from shallow to moderate depths. They will pick a territory in a crevice, den orlair in the rocks. Contrary to their fearsome appearances, wolf-eels are notaggressive , but very shy and docile towards humans, and harmless unless provoked.See also
* [http://www.mbayaq.org/efc/living_species/default.asp?hOri=1&inhab=150 Monterey Bay Aquarium Online Field Guide]
* [http://oceanlink.island.net/oinfo/biodiversity/wolfeel.html Oceanlink Website]References
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