Author: Lowe, 1834
FBname: Splendid alfonsino
Comments: Adults inhabit the outer shelf (180 m) and slope to at least 1,300 m depth, probably moving further from the bottom at night; often found over seamounts (Ref. 9833) and underwater ridges (Ref. 33648).  Juveniles pelagic (Ref. 9072).  Feed mainly on fish, crustaceans and cephalopods (Ref. 33648).  Oviparous, spawn in batches (Ref. 30291).  Eggs and larvae are pelagic (Ref. 30291).  Marketed frozen and eaten steamed, fried, broiled, boiled, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988).