Fish species in Japan

Splendid alfonsino

キンメダイ · kinmedai
Beryx splendens

Splendid alfonsino have large reflective eyes suited to deeper water. Fishing requires specialist boat equipment.

Habitat and season

Deep offshore grounds.

Recorded fishing season: Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec
Scientific name: Beryx splendens
Japanese name: キンメダイ

Months are a broad guide, not a current catch forecast. Region, water temperature and local closures can change the season.

A heavy sinker and branched hooks reach deep-water bottom fish. Deployment order is critical.

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Detailed Japanese species notes

鮮やかな赤い体と大きな目が特徴です。体は側扁し、目は光の当たり方で金色に見えます。マダイとは別の仲間で、沖の深場で群れを作ります。

多点針と重いオモリを足へ絡ませないよう並べ、投入中は糸に手を巻き付けません。資源管理の期間・尾数等も確認します。