Blackbelly Argentine
📖 Overview
Blackbelly Argentine (Argentina georgei) 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 14.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 220 and 457 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. Dark brown with black mid-dorsal stripe dorsally; light with large, dark chromatophores forming band midventrally from isthmus to vent .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackbelly Argentine is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blackbelly Argentine is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Blackbelly Argentine is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 220 - 457 m , usually 274 - 402 m . Deep-water; 9°C - 17°C Central Atlantic: east coast of Florida to the Dry Tortugas, Bahama Banks, and off the northern coast of Cuba, the Antilles, and Central America.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blackbelly Argentine |
| 🌍CES | stříbrnice tmavopásá |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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