An offshore, blue-water fish, pelagic, ranges throughout the Atlantic and Caribbean. Uses its bill to stun fast-moving fishes, then turns to consume them; spawning procedures unknown; feeds on squid and pelagic fishes. Fishing methods include trolling large whole baits such as bonito, dolphin, mullet, mackeral, bonefish, ballyhoo, flying fish as well as various types of artificial lures and sometimes strip baits.