Argentine seabass
📖 Overview
Argentine seabass (Acanthistius brasilianus), first described by Cuvier, 1828 is a large fish in the family Anthiadidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 60.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 15 to 82 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is important as a food fish. As a member of the Anthiadidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Argentine seabass is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; benthopelagic; depth range 15 - 82 m . Subtropical; 13°S - 53°S, 67°W - 40°W Southwest Atlantic: Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Argentine seabass is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 380 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Argentine seabass has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Argentine seabass · Brazilian Seabass · Sea Bass |
| 🏳️Catalan | Nero brasiler |
| 🌍CES | kanic argentinský |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Argentinsk havaborre |
| 🇫🇷French | Serran Argentin |
| 🇵🇱Polish | Meru brazylijski · Strzępiel brazylijski |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Badejo · Barred-Rockfish · Garoupa · Garoupa-senhor-de-engenho · Senhor de engenho · Senhor-de-engenho · Serigado-focinhudo · Serigado-mero · Serrano-argentino · Mero |
| 🇷🇺Russian | окунь бразильский каменный |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Mero · Mero Sureño |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 巴西刺鮨 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plectropoma brasilianum | Cuvier | 1828 | Synonym |
| Plectropoma patachonica | Jenyns | 1840 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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