Argentina silus

Atlantic argentine | Grande argentine | TSN Code 162064

Global

• Species reported during the annual bottom trawl fish abundance surveys (DFO)

Specific to the species

• Colour : brassy, darker dorsally; pale ventrally
• Body covered with large scales
• Small mouth, large eyes

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 93
• Total catch in weight (kg): 18
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 361
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 148
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 248
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 2
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 17
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 5

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Silvery flanks and large eyes

This species is part of the following group(s):

• Pelagic fishes with adipose fin
• Silvery flanks and large eyes