North-Pacific Argentine
Argentina sialis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 11–325 m
- Max size: 22 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender, big eyed smelt of the open shelf, this argentine drifts in midwater and often ends up in the stomachs of rockfish. It scatters floating eggs that drift away with the current.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Argentiniformes › Argentinidae › Argentina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272897.
FAQ
- How deep does the North-Pacific Argentine live?
- The North-Pacific Argentine (Argentina sialis) is typically found at 11–325 m.
- Is the North-Pacific Argentine dangerous to divers?
- The North-Pacific Argentine is harmless to divers.
- How big does the North-Pacific Argentine get?
- The North-Pacific Argentine grows to about 22 cm.