Wolf-eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus) - Stockfoto

This marine biology photograph captures a wolf-eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus), showcasing this impressive Pacific Coast species that despite its name is actually an elongated fish rather than a true eel. The composition highlights the wolf-eel's distinctive large head, powerful jaws filled with canine-like teeth, and mottled coloration that provides camouflage among rocky reef environments from Alaska to California. Shot to emphasize the species' formidable appearance and robust build that enables it to crush hard-shelled prey like sea urchins and crabs, the image documents this important predator that can grow up to 8 feet long and live for decades in cold Pacific waters, representing the remarkable diversity of marine life that inhabits the rocky reefs and kelp forests of the North Pacific Ocean.