![]() When you find them in non-marine protected areas keep it among yourself as their meet is sought after in certain circles. Give them space and don’t crowed them to much when diving in a group. Don’t feed them as they are easily tamed. Sadly because of its friendly nature the Wolf Eel people think it is ok to touch them and also make a good target for spear fishermen.Įnjoy this amazing creature with your eyes, or camera. Moray Eel Wolf eel, Anarrhichthys ocellatus, Seward, Alaska, The wolf eel, Anarrhichthys ocellatus, is a member of the. Just stay calm they are not dangerous, but that does not mean you can pet them like your cat or dog. Found in the colder waters of the Pacific Ocean, the wolf-eel is one of the few predators of the rapidly multiplying sea urchins. Pacific North West wolf eel Close up of a Wolffish, St Abbs, Scotland. ![]() If you are patient you sometimes get lucky and they will swim around you. Wolf eels are curious creatures and they will come out if they think a free meal is available (please don’t feed them). Approach slowly and do not point your light directly at them. Most likely you will see one of them peeking out. When you see a debris field of crab and sea urchin remains start looking above this field for small burrows. Wolf eels are messy eaters, and you can find a trail of shells and urchin body parts along the sand. If you see lots of crabs and sea urchins near a rocky area you are likely to find one of their burrows. Look for rocky areas with boulders that allow small caves to form. Like morays, wolf eels have a long dorsal fin on the top of their body. The fish tend to be grey or brown in colour with darker spots. ![]() Their scientific name is Anarrhichthys ocellatus. The females are brown in colour and the males are grey in colour. Wolf eels are found in the cool water of the North Pacific Ocean. You can tell the difference between a male and a female by their colours. If you find one peeking out of a whole you are very likely to find another one in the whole. Wolf Eels often do, and they make cute couples. ![]()
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