Description

Also known as Sicklefish.

Found swimming with its head pointing upwards, in deep open waters of the oceans.
They feed on crustaceans, small fish and squid.
Juveniles close to shore.
Length - 110cm
Depth - 0-950m
Circumtropical

Named because of their slender body and ribbony threadfins, adults rarely seen by divers because they live so deep within the oceans. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/1776