Geographical Distribution

Off South Africa; mid-water or on bottom, 250–1,500 fms. (Stebbing, 1905; Caiman, 1925; Barnard, 1950), mid-water (about 100 fms.) over 1,375 fms. (Burkenroad, 1940).

Cook Strait, New Zealand; on bottom 380–530 fms., in fish stomachs 30–60 fms.