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Diadromous 🌡️ Subtropical

Odontesthes Argentinensis

Odontesthes argentinensis Valenciennes, 1835
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Max Length
42.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Odontesthes Argentinensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Odontesthes argentinensis
Authority
Valenciennes, 1835
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
42.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 19. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Odontesthes Argentinensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Odontesthes Argentinensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
16.1cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; pelagic-neritic. Subtropical; 23°S - 42°S, 63°W - 44°W South America: southern Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00513 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
42.1cm
Dorsal Spines
6
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
19

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1835

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