![]() ![]() They will usually stake out a territory in a crevice, den or lair in the rocks. The rocky reefs and stony bottom shelves at shallow and moderate depths serve to be the abodes of the Wolf-eel. Exploring the island, the most common places would be near the Rosedale reef and along the cliff near the docks. ![]() The island of Racerocks is one of the sites in the Pacific Northwest in which the Wolf-eel can be found. Wolf-eels live from barely subtidal waters to 740 feet (Love, 1996). Habitat and Range: Wolf-eels can most abundantly be found from the sea of Japan and the Aleutian islands continuing southwards to imperial beach, Southern California. In addition, the Wolf-eel possesses a large square head coupled with powerful jaws and canine teeth allowing for easier mastication– a beneficial adaptation to its environment of hard-shelled animals. On average, a Wolf-eel is seen to possess a body of 2 meters long and characterized by a unique pattern of spots that appear to be individualized both in males and in females. The males and females both have a dorsal fin that stretches from head to the end of their body. Starting from a young age, their coloration starts with a burnt orange spotted look graduallty changing into a dominant grey for males and brown for females. There name suggests that they resemble eel like structures which range in colour from grey to brown or green. In general, Wolf-eels are easily to identify. Its name originates from the greek word Anarhichas-– a fish in which the wolf eel resembles– and the latin word ocellatus which means eye-like spots. This video shows Pearson College Diver Jason Reid with a wolf eel and was broadcast live in the Underwater Safari Program in October 1992ĭescription: Although the behaviors of the wolf eel are relatively limited at this moment, they still deem to be one of the most interesting species found in the waters. Posted in Ecoguardians Log | Tagged fog, Sea Otter, seal, wolf eel Anarrhichthys ocellatus: Wolf Eel –The Race Rocks Taxonomy I found this dried skeleton of a wolf eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus) beautifully hung on the rocks. Walking on the east shore looking at the intertidal at low tide I saw large white anemones open beneath the surface (Metridium sessile) and sea cucumbers (Cucumaria) in the crevices. ![]() I took a very poor picture confirming typical sea otter posture (on its back with his head flexed). I did see the sea otter! It was in the kelp bed east of the island. The fog reappeared and so wildlife viewing was limited. Wildlife: At noon I was able to count 58 seals (including pups) on the south island and south seal island. Traffic: 4 ecotourism boats in the fog ( Greg on his way to RR did see Orcas!) If it ever rains it would be good to go out and scrub them then.Įven though it was foggy there was still enough sun getting through that I didn’t require the generator today. I started cleaning the walkways but it takes too much water for a task that is endless. Greg came out this afternoon and miraculously fixed 2 squeegees and also showed me how to use the power washer. I continue with sweeping the lighthouse stairs. Also cleaned the porch of the lighthouse as during the gale it was very slippery. Much easier to clean when they are still damp with fog. At 1800 hours clear (and the fog horn is off!)įacility : The fog made window cleaning easier so washed the outside house windows followed by the solar panels. Wind about 20 knots at noon and visibility increased. Weather: Fog this morning with very limited visibility. ![]()
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