Berycidae

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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 Script error: No such module "convert". in depth, though mainly greater than Script error: No such module "convert".. They are typically red in colour, and measure up to Script error: No such module "convert". in length.[1] Distinguishing features include spiny scales and large eyes and mouths.[2]

The earliest fossils are of Centroberyx from the Paleocene, though potential earlier records are known from the Campanian.[3]

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