Striated argentine
📖 Overview
Striated argentine (Argentina striata) 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 24 cm. It occurs at depths between 100 and 600 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
Scales lacks tiny spines. Swim bladder not silvery . Six gill rakers on lower arm of first gill arch .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Striated argentine is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 100 - 600 m , usually 100 - 200 m . Deep-water; 48°N - 35°S, 56°W - 98°W Central America and South America to Brazil, and Uruguay (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 16 records indexed .
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