Species guide
How to catch Splendid alfonsino
Beryx splendens
The splendid alfonsino is a deepwater saltwater fish recognized for its bright eyes and sleek fusiform body. It inhabits depths from the outer continental shelf down to abyssal slopes and often moves higher from the seafloor at night. This species is a predator that feeds mostly on fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods.
Where they live
Found in deep waters ranging from 25 to 1300 meters, commonly near seamounts and underwater ridges in Atlantic, Mediterranean, and North American saltwater regions. Juveniles live pelagically.
Typical size
Up to about 70 cm
What they eat
- fish
- crustaceans
- cephalopods
Best baits
- small fish
- squid strips
- crustacean pieces
Best lures
- deepwater jigs
- soft plastics
- metal spoons
How to fish for them
- deep dropping
- bottom fishing
- jigging
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