| Family: |
Anarhichadidae (Wolffishes) |
| Max. size: |
112 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
North Pacific: Hokkaido, Japan and Sea of Okhotsk to the Bering Sea. Arctic Canada. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 83-88; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 53-54. Four pairs of strong canines on anterior parts of both jaws; molar teeth on prevomerine and palatal bones and posterior part of lower jaw. Dorsal fin without soft rays. Pelvic fins absent. |
| Biology: |
Found on rocky bottoms (Ref. 559). Benthic (Ref. 58426). Feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates (Ref. 28499). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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