Berycidae
Berycidae is a small family of deep-sea fishes, related to the squirrelfishes. The family includes the alfonsinos and the nannygais.
Berycids are found in both temperate and tropical waters around the world, between in depth, though mainly greater than. They are typically red in colour, and measure up to in length. Distinguishing features include spiny scales and large eyes and mouths.