The fish is considered a specialist predator given the small list of prey that were observed in the stomach content analysis. In a study to determine the effect of seasonal changes on feeding behavior, no significant difference was determined for C. sloani, and all of the prey items observed were fishes. Earlier research found that of the 28 fish species preyed on, 18 were myctophids.
The fish is a specialist predator based on its limited prey list, as determined by stomach content analysis. A study examining seasonal changes in feeding behavior found no significant differences in the diet of C. sloani, with all observed prey being fish. Earlier research revealed that 18 out of 28 consumed fish species were myctophids.