Atlantic Wolffish
Anarhichas lupus
Sighting evidence at Nusfjord, Lofoten Islands
The Atlantic wolffish is the apex benthic predator of these cold fjord walls, using its formidable crushing teeth to crack open sea urchins, mussels, and crabs with ease. It is remarkably site-faithful, returning to the same rock crevice or cave entrance season after season, making encounters highly predictable for divers who know where to look. Individuals grow to over a metre long and are often surprisingly tolerant of slow-moving divers who approach calmly.
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.