About Atlantic Wolffish
Atlantic wolffish is a powerful demersal fish with strong teeth adapted for crushing hard-shelled prey.
Characteristics
- Common in Iceland
- Native species
- Commercial species
Habitat
Rocky seabeds and cold continental shelf waters.
Diet
Benthic animals, including shellfish and other hard-bodied prey.
Spawning and reproduction
Reproduction
Benthic spawning, with eggs deposited in a clutch. The male guards the eggs until hatching.Distribution around Iceland
Widely distributed in benthic habitats around Iceland.