| Berycidae | |
|---|---|
| Alfonsino (Beryx decadactylus) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Beryciformes |
| Family: | Berycidae |
| Genera | |
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Beryx |
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The Berycidae is a small family of deep sea fishes, related to the squirrelfishes. The family includes the alfonsinos and the nannygais.
Berycids are found in both temperate and tropical waters around the world, between 10 and 1,300 metres (33 and 4,300 ft) in depth, though mainly greater than 100 metres (330 ft). They are typically red in colour, and measure up to 60 centimetres (24 in) in length. Distinguishing features include spiny scales, and large eyes and mouths.[1]
The Berycidae includes ten species in two genera:[2]
Family Berycidae