Author: Alcock, 1890
FBname: Pacific blackchin
Comments: High-oceanic and bathypelagic (Ref. 6604).  Adults usually found below about 1,000 m, but juveniles found between 500-800 m.  No evidence of vertical migration (Ref. 6604).  Feed mainly on small crustaceans.  Sexually mature from about 15.2 cm (Ref. 4525).  Oviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 36062).