Argentine Seabass
Acanthistius brasilianus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–82 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A stocky fish of cooler continental shelf waters off South America, the argentine seabass lives over the bottom between roughly fifteen and eighty metres. It is caught for food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Acanthistius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278720.
FAQ
- How deep does the Argentine Seabass live?
- The Argentine Seabass (Acanthistius brasilianus) is typically found at 15–82 m.
- Is the Argentine Seabass dangerous to divers?
- The Argentine Seabass is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Argentine Seabass get?
- The Argentine Seabass grows to about 60 cm.