Author: Koefoed, 1952
FBname: Atlantic soft pout
Comments: Occurs in midwater over the continental slope.  Mostly found from 365-550 m depth, but enters shallower water in the northern part of range (Ref. 7251); prefers salinity of 33.4-34.7 ppt. (Ref. 5951).  Bathypelagic (Ref. 58426).  Feeds on foraminifera, copepods, and ostracods (Ref. 9731).