Author: Goode & Bean, 1896
Comments: An oceanic and mesopelagic species usually found deeper than 500 m during the day (Ref. 2802).  Epi- and bathy-benthopelagic at 58-1900 m to 3200 m fishing depths (Ref. 58302).  Feeds on midwater fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 2802).