Spotted Wolffish
Anarhichas minor
A cold-water marine fish with distinctive dark spots and powerful jaws equipped with prominent canine teeth. Found in deep northern Atlantic waters, it feeds primarily on hard-shelled invertebrates.
Spotted Wolffish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Anarhichas minor
- Typical size
- 24-48 inches, 10-25 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Inhabits rocky bottoms in deep, cold waters of the North Atlantic at depths of 150-1,500 feet. Rarely targeted by recreational anglers due to its deep habitat and northern range, but occasionally caught by commercial fishermen using bottom trawls or longlines.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a spotted wolffish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksSpotted Wolffish questions people ask
Spotted Wolffish is Anarhichas minor.
A typical spotted wolffish runs 24-48 inches, 10-25 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every spotted wolffish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits rocky bottoms in deep, cold waters of the North Atlantic at depths of 150-1,500 feet. Rarely targeted by recreational anglers due to its deep habitat and northern range, but occasionally caught by commercial fishermen using bottom trawls or longlines. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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