These creatures have quite a long and slender body. Some are measured at 8.2 ft (2.5 m), as well. The length of the body of a wolf eel can be up to 8 ft (2.4 m).
Overall, wolf eels look pretty scary and ferocious, which aids them in scaring off predators. The jaws in these creatures are provided with sharp teeth. They also have a much more wrinkled face when compared to a female (which is why some people argue that male wolf eels are uglier fish than females and that wolf eel females are not ugly fish) Male and female wolf eels also differ in color, as the former has a lighter body color. Adult males are especially known to have bulging heads and prominent lips.
Their bodies have scales that remain embedded, giving a leathery feel to the species. Adults of this species also have spots on their bodies and heads. When young, this species has an orange-toned body with black spots which are located along the posterior region.Ī juvenile wolf eel appears quite noticeable due to this bright color.Īs wolf eels grow older, they start losing this bright orange color and turn into gray, dark-olive, or brownish-gray individuals. The appearance of juvenile wolf eels ( Anarrhichthys ocellatus) differs from adults. These fish have a long life and can live for more than 20 years in captivity. Juvenile wolf eels have more predators, including the kelp greenling and rockfish, as they cannot protect themselves adequately.
Some of the common predators who prey on wolf eels are harbor seals, sharks, and bigger fish.
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