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Quick facts

SizeUp to 150 cm
WeightUp to 23.6 kg
Depth1–600 m
Water typeMarine
Best timeYear-round.

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.
SourceLast verified: 09/09/2026