Anarhichas

Anarhichas is a genus of fish belonging to the family Anarhichadidae, commonly known as wolf-eels or sea wolves. These fish are found in the cold, northern waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. They are characterized by their elongated, eel-like bodies, large heads, and powerful jaws armed with rows of sharp, canine-like teeth. Despite their name, wolf-eels are not true eels but are more closely related to cod and haddock. Common NamesWolf-eels are known by a variety of common names, including: Atlantic wolf-eel Northern wolf-eel Sea wolf Ocean catfish CharacteristicsWolf-eels are typically 1 to 2 meters (3 to 7 feet) long, with some species reaching up to 2.5 meters (8 feet). They have thick, muscular bodies with a distinctive, rounded snout. Their large heads are dominated by powerful jaws lined with sharp, canine teeth. These teeth are adapted for crushing the shells of their prey, which include crustaceans, mollusks, and fish. Wolf-eels also have a single dorsal fin that runs the length of their body, as well as a pair of pectoral fins and a small anal fin. Their bodies are covered in small, overlapping scales that give them a rough, sandpaper-like texture.