Mild Meagre
Argyrosomus inodorus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–100 m
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A meagre of southern African coasts that mostly keeps to shallow water within about 20 metres and rarely enters estuaries or the surf. Off Namibia it stays shallow because deeper water runs short of oxygen. Highly regarded on the table, it reaches about 145 centimetres and is listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Argyrosomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218630.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mild Meagre live?
- The Mild Meagre (Argyrosomus inodorus) is typically found at 1–100 m.
- Is the Mild Meagre dangerous to divers?
- The Mild Meagre is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mild Meagre get?
- The Mild Meagre grows to about 1.5 m.