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About Wolffish (Anarhichas lupus)

Wolffish live from a few meters deep down to 400-500 meters but are most commonly found at 40 - 180 meters depth.

They can live to be more than 20 years old and can reach up to a meter and a half in lenght.

Wolffish are solidary creatures, ideal for fish tanks and have delicious meat.

 

 

Nutritional Value:

Catfish and wolffish have a fluctuating fat content. They are a good source of vitamin A, D and B12

Main nutrients g/100g

Total solids- 22,4
Protein------ 18,6
Fat------------ 2,5
Glycogen----- 0,1

 

Diet

Feeds on hard-shelled mollusks, crabs, lobsters, sea urchins and other echinoderms.

Use

Wolffish have delicious meat and are eaten steamed, fried, broiled, boiled, microwaved and baked.

   


Wolffish fishing areas

source: www.fishbase.org
Hafrannsóknarstofnun Íslands

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