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Sportsmen also enjoy hunting the fish because of its large size and fearsome appearance. Those huge jaws, containing canines and molars which could easily crunch human bone can devour a sea urchin in a matter of moments. Even though there is no wolf eel industry, fishermen target the fish for its delicate white flesh. fearsome set of teeth are used for smashing up shellfish and sea urchins and the whole.
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CONSERVATION STATUS OF WOLF EELS Wolf Eel belongs to the endangered wolf fish family. Hence, the Wolf Eel is helping the ecosystem by keeping the urchin population in check. The sea urchins multiply at a faster rate and have a negative impact on ecosystem as they disrupt habitats. Wolf Eels are popular targets among hunters Non-commercial fishermen frequently hunt wolf eels, both legally and illegally. In some areas it is known as the wolf eel, catfish or sea wolf. The Wolf Eel is the prime predator of sea urchins and green crab.And trawler nets sweeping through reefs destroy coral habitats. The crab and octopus industries have depleted wolf eel habitats of the eel’s primary food sources. Thus, it is common for wolf eels to become trapped in crab traps while hunting. Wolf eels feed on crustaceans, such as crabs.
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Commercial fishing deprives wolf eels of food and habitats Even though there is no commercial industry for fishing wolf eels, they are still hurt by the commercial crabbing industry.Wolf eels are not considered an endangered species. However, their population has likely been declining for several years. Commercial fisheries do not target wolf eels, but human activity has been hurting the wolf eel population for decades.