Wolf-Eels belong in the Wolf Fish family (Anarhichadidae). And they may travel short distances from their home to hunt for food. The Wolf-Eel ( Anarrhichthys ocellatus ), which can be as long as 2.4 m, is not an eel.
Water temperatures affect the exact length. Another interesting fact is that female wolffish hold their eggs inside from four to nine months (the same length of time as a human baby).And they’re one of a few who have the male and female attend to the eggs and young after birth. They can grow up to about 8 ft long (2.5m), and their large, powerful jaws and sharp teeth help them grasp. The internal fertilization of the wolffish is significantly different from the broadcast spawning of most other fish species. Their streamlined bodies allow them to hunt in crevasses and reef structures with ease.A male wolf eel shows his teeth to the curious photographer and hides his. For a fish that lives to be twenty and sexually matures at the age of ten, that’s ten new sets of teeth in one lifecycle. During casual observation, I have seen large males come halfway out of their.
Each year after spawning, these fish lose all of their teeth and grow new ones. Since wolffish feed on hard foods, a lot of trauma occurs to their teeth.This unique feature allows them to survive in nearly freezing waters. Atlantic wolffish produce natural antifreeze that keeps their blood moving in cold waters.A post shared by Apex Seafood & Market the declining population, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has not yet moved this species to an Endangered status, which would legally protect them under the Endangered Species Act.
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