New Years Eve LUMPSUCKERS!

[ljj]

Wolf eel, actually no an eel at all

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf_eel

[acelockco]

Wolf eel, actually no an eel at all

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf_eel

Really?

I have seen Wolf Eels before but they didn't look like yours. The one I saw in California was white/gray with black spots. It's head looked different too. Like an old man or something.

[ljj]

Yes, this one is a young one, they start tiny gunnel size... they grow old and grey (purple if female) with time. This one is an adolescent She still has her baby colors including the yellow tail, but is starting to purple/grey out. The tiny ones are vivid orange and maroon I've 'raised' one from about 8 or 10 inches to the size of this one before (took a couple years and hundreds of dives) I fed her scallops and she'd follow me around like a wolfie-puppy

pictures from aquarium



from another divers web site, beautiful pictures!

Brandon Cole-Wolf Eels

[acelockco]

Awesome, thanks for the great info. I had no idea they changed color throughout their life.