| Family: |
Berycidae (Alfonsinos) |
| Max. size: |
51 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 80 - 300 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 4-4; Anal soft rays: 12-13. Red with numerous horizontal white lines on sides; eyes yellow; unpaired fins reddish, caudal with broad, intensely red stripe on each lobe; pelvic fins whitish, pectorals mostly transparent (Ref. 33839). |
| Biology: |
Found on the continental shelf (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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