Life Cycle
provided by Fishbase
Mouthbrooders (Ref. 240). Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning (Ref. 205).
Trophic Strategy
provided by Fishbase
Exhibits the black gut phenomenon. In nocturnal predators, it appears to serve to conceal bioluminiscent prey in the stomach cavity (Ref. 46685).
Biology
provided by Fishbase
Remains hidden by day (Ref. 9710).
