Amazonian wolffish 117762-Amazonian wolffish
In the Amazon River, the wolf fish, Hoplias malabaricus, is an indicator species of fish These fish are predatory and nonmigratory, proving to be a good candidate to show any damages resulting from river contamination Researchers have used this fish to test for mercury levels in the Amazon River resulting from anthropogenic resourcesScary Underwater Beasts 1 Wolffish Latin name Anarhichas lupus Scary feature Large teeth that stick out from the mouth Range North Atlantic Ocean Size Length Up to 5 feet (15 m);Since the wolf fish is known for its aggressive demeanor, it's a little surprising that many people keep them as pets This doesn't mean that wolf fish in tanks are tame, by any means They'll attack pretty much anything that gets in the water, including hands and nets, making feeding and tank cleaning quite the experience Fly Fishing For Wolf Fish Archives Jeff Currier Amazonian wolffish