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The Wolf eel (Anarthys ocellatus), of the family Anarhichadidae, is a close relative of the Atlantic seawolves [1], genus Anarhichas. This eel-like fish feeds on crustaceans, sea urchins, mussels, clams and some fishes. They can grow to be 80 inches (203 cm), 41 pounds (18.6 kg). They are found in the northern Pacific Ocean, ranging from the Sea of Japan and the Aleutian Islands to northern California. The wolf-eel makes its home on rocky reefs or stony bottom shelves from shallow to moderate depths. They will pick a territory in a crevice, den or lair in the rocks. Contrary to their fearsome appearances, wolf-eels are not aggressive, but very shy and docile towards humans, and are not dangerous unless provoked.
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- ^ "FishBase" Online Database. Last accessed, 16 February 2008
