Author: (Gmelin, 1789)
FBname: Rudderfish
Comments: An oceanic, epipelagic or mesopelagic species (Ref. 6942).  Juveniles occurring in surface waters (Ref. 4542) and associated with pelagic medusas and salps (Ref. 4410), adults found deeper (Ref. 4542).  May form small schools.  Appears to feed on whatever is available, small fish, squid, large pelagic crustaceans, and other plankton (Ref. 4542).