Escolar
Lepidocybium Flavobrunneus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameLepidocybium Flavobrunneus
Other namesBlack Oilfish
SizeUp to 2 m (6.56 ft)
WeightUp to 45 kg (99.2 lb)
FamilySnake Mackerel / Gempylidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeep oceanic waters, benthopelagic on the continental slope
