The splendid alfonsino is a deep-sea fish known for its vibrant red coloration and large eyes. It inhabits continental slopes and seamounts, feeding on crustaceans and small fish. Typically reaching lengths of 12-16 inches and weighing up to 5 pounds, it exhibits schooling behavior and is adapted to life in dimly lit ocean depths. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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