The black escolar is a deep-sea fish known for its elongated, dark body and rough scales. It primarily feeds on squid and smaller fish. Inhabiting tropical and temperate oceans, it can reach up to 40 inches in length and weigh around 80 pounds. The species is a solitary, nocturnal predator, often found at depths of 200-885 meters. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Black escolar
length · weight
Black escolar
40 in · 35 lb
Black escolar
72 in · 65 lb


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