Beryx decadactylus

Beryx decadactylus Cuvier in Cuvier and Valenciennes, 1829 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Berycidae (order Beryciformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the broad alfonsino.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Beryx decadactylus Cuvier in Cuvier and Valenciennes, 1829 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Beryciformes, Beryx decadactylus exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Berycidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Berycidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.