Catfish/Wolffish
Anarhichas
About
The catfish/wolffish is generally found in rocky areas with seaweed, and in the spawning period, often all the way up to the intertidal zone. The characteristic powerful jaws and teeth of this species testify to its natural adaptation to its diet of sea urchins, mussels, snails and crabs.
The fishery
The characteristic powerful jaws and teeth of this species testify to its natural adaptation to its diet of sea urchins, mussels, snails and crabs. The Atlantic wolffish (Anarhichas lupus) is generally found in rocky areas with seaweed, and in the spawning period, often all the way up to the intertidal zone. Wolffish spawn between November and February at depths of 40 to 200 meters. Spawning is earlier in more northerly areas and later in southern climes. The spotted catfish or spotted wolffish (Anarhichas minor) is more commonly found in arctic areas. Commercial fishery takes place in the Barents Sea and the banks off the north of Norway. Wolffish is now also farmed.
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