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Wolf Eel
Anarrhichthys ocellatus
The wolf eel is a unique species of marine fish known for its long, eel-like body and large, powerful jaws lined with sharp teeth. Despite its somewhat fearsome appearance, it is generally shy and spends much of its life hiding in rocky crevices along the North Pacific coastline…
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- Wolf eels are known to become quite tame and even recognize individual divers who regularly visit their dens.
- Wolf eels are not true eels, but rather a species of wolffish; they can crush hard shells with their powerful jaws. Both parents take turns guarding their eggs, with the female wrapping her body around the egg mass.
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