Wolf eel

Wolf eel

Taxobox


image_caption = A wolf eel (right)
regnum = Animalia
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 the wolffishes of the genus "Anarhichas". [" [http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/FamilySummary.cfm?Family=Anarhichadidae FishBase] " Online Database. Last accessed, 16 February 2008] The Wolf eel is monotypic within the genus "Anarrhichthys". This superficially eel-like fish feeds on crustaceans, sea urchins, mussels, clams and some fishes. They can grow to be 80 inches (203 cm), 41 pounds (18.6 kg). They are found in the northern Pacific Ocean, ranging from the Sea of Japan and the Aleutian Islands to northern California. The wolf-eel makes its home on rocky reefs or stony bottom shelves from shallow to moderate depths. They will pick a territory in a crevice, den or lair in the rocks. Contrary to their fearsome appearances, wolf-eels are not aggressive, 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]

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