Southern Meagre
Argyrosomus hololepidotus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 400 m
- Max size: 2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
The southern meagre moves between river mouths, estuaries, surf beaches, and the open shelf, feeding near the bottom and in midwater. It hunts mostly at night or in murky water, taking cuttlefish, fish, crabs, and prawns, and can reach two metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Argyrosomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218632.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Meagre live?
- The Southern Meagre (Argyrosomus hololepidotus) is typically found at to 400 m.
- Is the Southern Meagre dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Meagre is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern Meagre get?
- The Southern Meagre grows to about 2 m.