Comprehensive DescriptionRead full entry BiologyFound between
the seabed and midwater on the lower continental shelf, over
sand. Juveniles found in oceanic surface waters (Ref. 2683);
adults normally live close to the bottom (normally in 50-350 m
depth (Ref. 47377)). Gregarious. Juveniles feed mainly on
pelagic invertebrates, mainly copepods, while adults feed on
bottom invertebrates (Ref. 6732). Seems to be sympatric with
Macroramphosus gracilis (Lowe, 1839) all around the world (Ref.
89357).