Author: Reinhardt, 1842
Remark: Publications needed to re-evaluate vaidity of this species.
Comments: A mesopelagic species that lives deeper than 500 m during daylight and migrates to the upper 200 m at night.  Observed by submersibles to position themselves horizontally in the water column with pelvic and pectoral fins spread wide, with barbel pointing forward.  A predatory fish presumed to lie-and-wait and capable of quick bursts of speed (Ref. 86779). Feeds on midwater fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 4783).  Oviparous.