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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Bruce's argentine

Argentina brucei Cohen & Atsaides, 1969
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
200–400 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
12 cm
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Bruce's argentine (Argentina brucei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Argentinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. It occurs at depths between 200 and 400 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Argentina brucei
Authority
Cohen & Atsaides, 1969
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
15 cm
Depth Range
200–400 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bruce's argentine is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bruce's argentine is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bruce's argentine is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bruce's argentine is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 200 - 400 m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: northern coast of South America.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00363 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Cohen & Atsaides, 1969

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .

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