Atlantic Wolf Fish
Anarhichas lupus
Sighting evidence at Wuddy Rocks, St. Abbs Head
Wolf fish at Wuddy Rocks are habituated to divers and regularly observed at close range in the crevices at 15 to 22 m depth. They are among the most charismatic cold-water fish in British diving, with wide-set fang-like teeth evolved for crushing sea urchins and shellfish. Their populations at St. Abbs are notably healthy compared to fished areas, and the same individuals have been documented in the same dens across multiple years by local dive guides.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Atlantic Wolf Fish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.