Author: Cuvier, 1829
FBname: Alfonsino
Comments: Found in ca. 500 m on mud or sandy mud bottom (Ref. 11230).  Occurs on the continental slope; adults demersal, young pelagic (Ref. 9563).  Feeds on crustaceans, small fishes and cephalopods (Ref. 3321).  A 35 cm SL specimen was found in the stomach of <i>Latimeria</i> (Ref. 58472).  Young have heavy spines on the head (Ref. 35388).