Anarhichas lupus

Atlantic wolffish | Loup atlantique | TSN Code 171341

Global

• SARA status : special concern
• Species reported during the annual bottom trawl fish abundance surveys (DFO)
• Species harvested within the marine area covered in this guide (Fisheries Management Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada)

Specific to the species

• Blunt head, short snout; large conical teeth
• Colour : blue-grey, with vertical dark stripes; yellow-brown juveniles
• Dorsal and anal fins do not join the caudal fin
• No pelvic fins (as with all wolffishes)
• Small specimens may be mistaken for eelpouts

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 1262
• Total catch in weight (kg): 674
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 730
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 71
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 301
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 61
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 110
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 42
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 3

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Wolffishes vs Ocean pout

This species is part of the following group(s):

• Wolffishes
• Wolffishes vs Ocean pout

Useful link(s)

• Landings