Author: Jespersen & Tåning, 1919
FBname: Bighead portholefish
Comments: Usually associated with continental and island slopes (Ref. 4769).  Mesopelagic (Ref. 58302).  Occurs at 100-300 m by day, 200-500 m by night (Ref. 4463).  Feeds on crustaceans and small fishes (Ref. 4769).  Photophore development complete by about 27 mm SL (Ref. 4769).