wolffish

A noun referring to a large, ferocious, deep-sea fish found in northern waters, characterized by strong teeth and no pelvic fins, or alternatively, a large, elongate, scaleless oceanic fish with sharp teeth and a long dorsal fin resembling a sail.

• 🇵🇹Peixe marinho alongado e sem escamas, de águas frias do norte, com dentes fortes e sem nadadeiras pélvicas; também se refere a peixes ósseos marinhos de corpo comprido, cabeça robusta e longa nadadeira dorsal, conhecidos como peixes-lobo.

1. Large predatory fish B2 formal scientific

   A large, aggressive, deep-sea fish found in northern waters, known for its strong teeth and lack of pelvic fins.

   • The wolffish is often caught by deep-sea fishermen in the North Atlantic.
   • Its powerful jaws and sharp teeth make the wolffish a formidable predator.
   • Wolffish are sometimes called 'sea wolves' due to their ferocious appearance.

   🇵🇹Peixe-lobo

   Sinônimos: wolf fish

2. Elongate scaleless fish B2 formal scientific

   A type of oceanic fish with an elongated body, no scales, sharp teeth, and a long dorsal fin resembling a sail.

   • The wolffish's long dorsal fin helps it navigate through deep waters.
   • Unlike many fish, the wolffish has no scales on its body.
   • This species of wolffish is known for its sail-like dorsal fin.

   🇵🇹Peixe alongado sem escamas

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