Author: (Cuvier, 1833)
FBname: Imperial blackfish
Comments: Prefers deep water at the edge of continental shelves and around oceanic islands; larger specimens near the bottom (Ref. 4542).  Young are epipelagic and associate with floating jellyfish, including <i>Physalia</i> (Ref. 4542).  Adults are caught on hooks baited with fish or squid.  Its white flesh is reported to be good-tasting (Ref. 4542).