Slender argentine
📖 Overview
Mesopelagic species . Generally solitary. Probably feeds on zooplankton. Spawns throughout the year in the Mediterranean, more in winter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 44 - 45. Body silvery, darker near tail . Swim bladder faintly colored. Adults mostly silver .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender argentine is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic. Deep-water; 55°N - 49°S, 180°W - 180°E
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasteropelecus microstoma | Risso | 1810 | Synonym |
| Microstoma argenteum | Valenciennes | 1846 | Synonym |
| Microstoma argenteum rotundatum | Risso | 1827 | Synonym |
| Microstoma mediterranea | Cuvier | 1837 | Synonym |
| Microstoma rotundata | Risso | 1827 | Synonym |
| Serpe microstoma | Risso | 1810 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 17 records indexed .
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