Short alfonsino

Centroberyx spinosus

Reddish head and body

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Fusiform
Medium

Centroberyx spinosus, the short alfonsino, is a species of ray-finned fish. It is found from the Storms River to off the coast of Durban, South Africa. Its head and body are reddish and it grows to 20 centimetres (7.9 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Sawbellies and Allies
Family: Berycidae
Genus: Centroberyx
Maximum length: 20 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: off Storms River to Durban, South Africa.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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