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The splendid alfonsino (Beryx splendens) is an alfonsino of the genus Beryx, found around the world at depths between 25 - 1300 m, usually between 400 - 600 m. Although its most common size is 40 cm, it can reach lengths of up to 70 cm.

Taxonomy and phylogeny
The splendid alfonsino was first scientifically described in 1834 by Richard Thomas Lowe. Its generic name comes from Greek, though the original meaning of the word Beryx is unclear. It may have been the name of a species of fish. Its common name, splendens, is comes from the Latin word meaning "shining" or "brilliant."