Promethean escolar

Description:

First dorsal fin with 17-18 spines. Second dorsal fin with 1 spine, 17-20 rays, followed by 2 finlets. Anal fin with 2 comprised spines, 15-17 rays and 2 finlets. Pectoral rays about 15. Anal fin similar to the second dorsal fin in shape and size. Single lateral line curving sharply down between fourth to seventh dorsal spines. Colour: Dark brown with violet reflections, fading to dull brown after death. First dorsal fin membrane black, other fins blackish brown.

Habitat:

Found at continental slopes, around oceanic islands and submarine rises . Meso-benthopelagic . Migrate to midwater at night. Feed on fish, cephalopods and crustaceans . Eggs and larvae are pelagic.

Notes:

In Maldives it is found at the island of Fuvahmulah. Other knonwn names include 'Roudi Escolar'.