Greenland argentine
📖 Overview
Greenland argentine (Nansenia groenlandica) is a ray-finned fish of the family Microstomatidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 24.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1400 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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 soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10; Vertebrae: 42 - 45. Adults silvery. Ventral fins inserted ahead of dorsal fin. Dorsal fin inserted in front of the midpoint of the body. Stomachs and peritoneum coated with dark pigment . Branchiostegal rays 3. Pyloric caeca 7-8.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Greenland argentine is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 1400 m . Deep-water; 66°N - 35°N North Atlantic: off southern Iceland eastward and southward to about 35°N.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Greenland Argentine · Lage-eyed Argentine · Largeeye Pencilsmelt · large-eyed argentine |
| 🌍CES | drobnotlamka grónská |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Sølvsmelt |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | grönlanninpuikkokuore |
| 🇫🇷French | Serpe du Groenland · Serpe du Grænland |
| 🌍ISL | Grænlandsnaggur |
| 🌍NNO | grønlandhavkrøkle |
| 🌍NOB | grønlandshavkrøkle |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Гренландская нансения |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microstomus groenlandicus | Reinhardt | 1840 | Synonym |
| Nansenia groelandica | Reinhardt | 1840 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 67 records indexed .
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