Wolf eel, although similar in shape to eels, is cartilaginous and not a true fish. Its powerful jaws can crush invertibrates, such as spiny sea urchins. It can grow to 6 feet (2m) in length.
Species: Wolf eel, Anarrhichthys ocellatus
Image ID: 09835
Format: Digital 3:2
Species: Wolf eel, Anarrhichthys ocellatus
Image ID: 09835
Format: Digital 3:2
Keywords: anarrhichthys ocellatus, animal, california, echinoderm, invertebrate, marine invertebrate, northern wolffish, ocean, oceans, pacific, sea urchin, underwater, wildlife, wolf eel, wolf-eel, wolf-fish
Categories:
- Animal > Marine Invertebrate > Echinoderm > Sea Urchin
- Location > Oceans > Pacific > California (USA) / Baja California (Mexico)
- Subject > Technique > Captivity > Aquarium
- Subject > Technique > Underwater
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