| Family: |
Argentinidae (Argentines or herring smelts) |
| Max. size: |
14.05 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 150 - 630 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Sierra Leone to Gabon. Western Central Atlantic: northern South America (Ref. 5217). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal soft rays: 11-12. Dentary extend to symphysis. Vent close to anterior end of anal fin. Palatine not in two parts. Swim bladder without silvery pigment. Body of preserved specimen, light tan (Ref. 37473). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sand, mud and rock bottom. Changes in color pattern with age (Ref. 37473). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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