Anarhichas lupus

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Anarhichas lupus, commonly known as the Atlantic wolffish, is a large, bottom-dwelling marine fish of the North Atlantic distinguished by its powerful jaws and prominent canine-like teeth used to crush hard-shelled prey.

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Anarhichas lupus canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fish species
marine organism
activityPattern mostly demersal
adaptation teeth adapted for crushing hard shells
bodyShape elongated body
class Actinopterygii
coloration generally gray to brown with mottling
commercialUse food fish
commonName Atlantic catfish
Atlantic wolffish NERFINISHED
seawolf
conservationStatus of concern in parts of its range
diet crustaceans
hard-shelled invertebrates
mollusks
sea urchins
distinguishingFeature powerful jaws
prominent canine-like teeth
distribution eastern North Atlantic
western North Atlantic
ecologicalRole predator of benthic invertebrates
family Anarhichadidae NERFINISHED
feedingType carnivorous
finType long continuous dorsal fin
genus Anarhichas NERFINISHED
habitat benthic zone
cold-temperate marine waters
rocky bottoms
jawStrength strong bite force
kingdom Animalia
lifestyle bottom-dwelling
maximumLength about 150 cm
maximumWeight over 18 kg
nativeTo North Atlantic Ocean NERFINISHED
order Perciformes
parentalCare male guards eggs
phylum Chordata
reproduction oviparous
salinityPreference marine
scientificName Anarhichas lupus NERFINISHED
taxonRank species
temperaturePreference cold water
threat bycatch
habitat disturbance
overfishing
waterType saltwater

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Zoarcoidei notableMember Anarhichas lupus