Common name : Sea wolf, Sea cat, Ocean catfish,Devil fish, Wolf eel
Scientific name : Anarhichas lupus
Family : Anarhichadidae
Native to : West and East coast of the Atlantic
Interesting fact : Its body contains a natural
anti-freeze to thrive in a cold habitat.
Conservation status : Endangered
This shy fish with an eel-like body has a dorsal fin running the whole length of the body. They grow to 1 metres in length and become blue as adults. Their strong jaws and molars grind away molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms. Eggs are internally fertilized and guarded by the males when laid. Its skin is used as leather.
