Atlantic Wolffish
Anarhichas lupus
Sighting evidence at Saksun Sea Inlet, Faroe Islands
Atlantic wolffish inhabit the deeper channels of the Saksun inlet, using the fractured basalt bedrock as shelter during the day and emerging to hunt at dawn and dusk. The brackish conditions near the lagoon entrance do not deter them — wolffish are physiologically tolerant of reduced salinity and are often found in estuarine environments where competitors are less abundant. Their enormous heads, protruding conical teeth, and eel-like body make them one of the most startling animals in North Atlantic diving.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Atlantic Wolffish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.