Author: (Günther, 1877)
FBname: Broadbanded thornyhead
Comments: Occurs in places with the steepest downthrow and sharp bends of sea bottom often in the places of the slope surrounded by large depths (the steep bottom relief causes vertical turbulent currents that provide the accumulation of food items) (Ref. 26289).  Oviparous (Ref. 205).  Eggs are extruded in floating gelatinous masses (Ref. 52092).