Author: Kukuev, 1998
FBname: North Pacific daggertooth
Comments: Found in a wide range of depths, sometimes near surface (Ref. 2850) to below 2,000 m.  Larger adults inhabit colder water toward the poles, whereas, the young and smaller adults inhabit more temperate regions (Ref. 35956).  Feed on mollusks, crustaceans, marine worms, coelenterates, salps, and fishes (Ref. 4525, 6885).  Its distensible body wall and large stomach can accommodate prey up to half of its own length.  Oviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 35956).  Preyed upon by albacore, Pacific lancetfish, halibut, steelhead salmon, blue shark, pomfret, and whales (Ref. 6885).