Species guide
How to catch Alfonsino
Beryx decadactylus
The Alfonsino is a deepwater fish known for its bright red color and fusiform body shape. It lives mostly on the continental slope, with adults dwelling near the sea bottom and juveniles swimming in open water. This species feeds on small fish and other marine animals, making it an active predator in deep waters.
Where they live
Found on continental slopes in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, typically between 110 to 1300 meters deep over mud or sandy mud bottoms. Adults are demersal; juveniles are pelagic.
Typical size
Up to about 100 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- macrofauna
- benthic creatures
Best baits
- small fish pieces
- squid strips
- shrimp
Best lures
- deepwater jigs
- soft plastic swimbaits
- metal spoons
How to fish for them
- deepwater jigging
- bottom fishing
- deep drop fishing
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