Author: (Stauffer & McKaye, 1985)
Comments: Typical deep-water species, with an even distribution below 60m (Ref. 55908).  Found in areas where the bottom consist of diatomaceous ooze (Ref. 5595) but also on sandy habitats (Ref. 55908).  Food may consist of invertebrates (Ref. 5595) and perhaps small fishes (Ref. 55463).