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 given as Iceland. It is one of four … Meer weergeven

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

Spotted wolffish primarily feed upon hard-shelled invertebrates found on the bottom, such as crustaceans, mollusks and echinoderms. … Meer weergeven

• Scott and Scott 1988; Stock Status Report 2004/031 2003. Meer weergeven

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 … Meer weergeven

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 shallow as 25 m (82 ft) in Canadian Arctic populations. They prefer a coarse sand and sand/shell hash bottom with rocky … Meer weergeven

This species has been identified as threatened by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). … Meer weergeven