Beryx mollis Abe, 1959
photo by Borsa, P.

Family:  Berycidae (Alfonsinos)
Max. size:  30 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 500 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan. Also known from the Western Indian Ocean.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 4-4; Anal soft rays: 27-32
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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