Bering wolffish
📖 Overview
Bering wolffish (Anarhichas orientalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anarhichadidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 112 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 100 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 83 - 88; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 53 - 54. Four pairs of strong canines on anterior parts of both jaws; molar teeth on prevomerine and palatal bones and posterior part of lower jaw. Dorsal fin without soft rays. Pelvic fins absent.: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bering wolffish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bering wolffish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are very large.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 100 m , usually 10 - 70 m . Temperate; 88°N - 40°N, 135°E - 60°W North Pacific: Hokkaido, Japan and Sea of Okhotsk to the Bering Sea.
🌿 Ecology
hard-shelled invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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