Author: Garman, 1899
FBname: Showy bristlemouth
Comments: Epipelagic and mesopelagic species, usually in upper 800 m depth with abundance maximum in upper 100 and 400-500 m (Ref. 35800).  Bathypelagic (Ref. 58302).  Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 35800).