Greater argentine
📖 Overview
Bathypelagic . Prefer depths of 182.8-255.9 m, temperature 7-10°C and mean salinity 34 ppt . Probably form schools close to the bottom. Feeds on planktonic invertebrates including euphausiids, amphipods (arrow worms, krill and Thermisto ), chaetognaths, squids and ctenophores, also small fishes. Spawns from April to July . Growth is slow. Eggs and young are pelagic at depths of 400-500m. Used fresh or in fish meal production .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal soft rays: 11 - 17. Scales with tiny spines on exposed parts. Dorsal fin begins above or nearly above tip of pectoral fin . Swim bladder elongated and silvery. Body slender to robust .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Greater argentine is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Greater argentine is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 55 - 1440 m , usually 55 - 550 m . Deep-water; 80°N - 42°N, 71°W - 31°E west coasts of Scotland and Ireland, deeper parts of North Sea and across the Wyville Thomson ridge to Denmark Strait.
🌿 Ecology
planktonic invertebrates including euphausiids, amphipods (arrow worms, krill and Thermisto (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Greater argentine 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 | 15.4 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 180 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Greater argentine has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmo silus | Ascanius | 1775 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 57 records indexed .
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