Wolf Eel
Anarrhichthys ocellatus
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 462
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The wolf eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Anarhichadidae, the wolf fish. It is found in the North Pacific Ocean. Despite its common name and resemblance, it is not a true eel. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Anarrhichthys.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Wolf eel”.