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
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Black escolar.