Author: (Smith, 1843)
FBname: Escolar
Comments: Occurs mainly over the continental slope, down to 200 m and more (Ref. 6181).  Migrates  upward at night (Ref. 6181).  Feeds on squid, crustaceans and a wide variety of fishes (Ref. 6181).  Flesh oily and may have purgative properties (Ref. 9784).  Sometimes caught by tuna long-liners (Ref. 26938).  Marketed frozen and as fish cakes in Japan (Ref. 9302).