Anarhichas minor reaches 1.8 m and 24 kg. Largest wolffish (Anarhichadidae) worldwide. North boreal-arctic Atlantic with elongated eel-like green-brown to gray-brown body covered with distinctive rounded black spots (hence spotted wolffish), phenomenal jaws with brutal teeth. Lives from 25 to 600 m on rocky drop-offs and muddy bottoms of Northeast and Northwest Atlantic, Arctic. Listed NT by IUCN. Moderate commercial fishery. Iconic wide-angle photo subject. More impressive and deeper than A. lupus.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Spotted wolffish?
Spotted wolffish (Anarhichas minor) reaches 100–180 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Spotted wolffish?
Spotted wolffish is found between 25–600 m deep.
Is the Spotted wolffish dangerous to divers?
Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Spotted wolffish?