Anarhichas minor was first formally described in 1772 by the Icelandic explorer, writer and conservator of the Icelandic language Eggert Ólafsson with the type locality … See more

Spotted wolffish occur in the Arctic Ocean and on both sides of the North Atlantic Ocean from Labrador to the Barents Sea. Its northern limit in … See more

Spotted wolffish primarily feed upon hard-shelled invertebrates found on the bottom, such as crustaceans, mollusks and echinoderms. Their diet also consists of other fish species … See more

• Scott and Scott 1988; Stock Status Report 2004/031 2003. See more

They have prominent canine-like teeth in the front of both jaws; a heavy head with a blunt, rounded snout; small eyes; a long, stout body with no See more

This species is found offshore in cold, deep water, usually below 5 °C (41 °F) and between 50–800 m (160–2,620 ft) in depth but as … See more

This species has been identified as threatened by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). It is … See more