| Family: |
Argentinidae (Argentines or herring smelts) |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southwestern Atlantic: shelf waters of Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 50-52. This species is distinct by having the following characters: ceratobranchial of the first branchial arch with 7 rakers; pectoral fin with 17-18 rays; ventral fin 11-12 rays; lateral line scales 51-53 (usually 52); vertebrae 50-52 (usually 51) (Ref. 82076). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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