About Spotted Wolffish
Spotted wolffish is a large, spotted relative of the Atlantic wolffish inhabiting cold waters around Iceland.
Characteristics
- Common in Iceland
- Native species
Habitat
Cold demersal waters.
Diet
Benthic animals, including molluscs and echinoderms.
Spawning and reproduction
Period
Mid-August–mid-October; peak in September
Reproduction
In Icelandic waters, spotted wolffish spawn mainly along the continental slope northwest of Iceland, with spawning also north and southeast of the country. Spawning has been recorded at depths of about 133–610 m.
Distribution around Iceland
Occurs in cold benthic habitats around Iceland.