The Atlantic wolffish’s distinguishing feature, from which it
gets its common name, is its extensive teeth structure. Its
dentition (teeth) distinguishes the Atlanitic wolffish from all
the other members of the Anarhichadidae family. Both the lower
and upper jaw are armed with four to six fang-like, strong
conical teeth. Behind the conical teeth in the upper jaw, there
are three rows of crushing teeth. The central row has four pairs
of molars and the outer rows house blunted conical teeth. The
lower jaw has two rows of molars behind the primary conical
teeth. The wolffish’s throat is also scattered with serrated
teeth. The Atlantic wolffish are primarily stationary fish,
rarely moving from their rocky home. They are benthic dwellers,
living on the hard ocean floor, frequently seen in nooks and
small caves. They like cold water, at depths of 76 to 120 meters
(250 to 400 ft). They are usually found in waters of 34-37°F
(1-2°C) and sometimes as low as 30°F (-1°C). Since they live in
nearly freezing waters, in or