Author: Rass, 1955
Comments: Rare, deep pelagic species (Ref. 34024).  Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).  Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205).  Of the 5 female specimens caught, 2 with 0.5 mm eggs.  No identifiable stomach contents were found.  Specimen collection used non-closing, pelagic fishing gear (bottom trawls) (Ref. 84269).   Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.