Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Gempylidae
- Genus
- Lepidocybium
- Species
- flavobrunneum
Habitat
Escolar inhabits deep pelagic waters of the open ocean, typically at depths of 200 to 600 meters in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers warm currents and is found worldwide in areas like the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, avoiding coastal shallows.
Diet
Escolar primarily feeds on smaller fish such as lanternfish and mackerel, as well as squid and crustaceans. It is a nocturnal predator that hunts in midwater depths, rising to shallower areas at night to forage.
Behavior
Escolar are solitary and migratory, often undertaking vertical movements in the water column to follow prey. They are primarily nocturnal, active hunters at night and resting in deeper waters during the day. This species exhibits fast swimming behavior to pursue agile prey in open ocean environments.
Conservation Status
Listed as Least Concern by IUCN.