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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Argentina Brasiliensis

Argentina brasiliensis Kobyliansky, 2004
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Argentina Brasiliensis (Argentina brasiliensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Argentinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Argentina brasiliensis
Authority
Kobyliansky, 2004
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 50 - 52. This species is distinct by having the following characters: ceratobranchial of the first branchial arch with 7 rakers; pectoral fin with 17-18 rays; ventral fin 11-12 rays; lateral line scales 51-53 (usually 52); vertebrae 50-52 (usually 51) .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Argentina Brasiliensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Argentina Brasiliensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Argentina Brasiliensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00363 × L3.17 (TL)
Vertebrae
51

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Kobyliansky, 2004

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