OSL-Marine Species Identification Guide for the St. Lawrence

Marine Species
of the St. Lawrence

Fishes • Species

Anarhichas denticulatus

Broadhead, Northern wolffish - Loup à tête large

Characteristics:

• very deep abdomen

• no markings on the head

• markings less distinct than A. minor

• may hybridize with A. lupus

May be mistaken for: large demersals

Family:
Anarhichadidae

Type of measure:
Total mm

Maximum size:
1 800 mm

specimen identified

territory covered territory not covered

territory not covered