Argentinian Silverside
Odontesthes bonariensis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A silverside of coastal lagoons and estuaries that often lives in fresh water, it moves in shoals feeding on plankton. Prized for its flesh, it has been carried beyond its native range, where it can crowd out local fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Atheriniformes › Atherinopsidae › Odontesthes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281825.
FAQ
- Is the Argentinian Silverside dangerous to divers?
- The Argentinian Silverside is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Argentinian Silverside get?
- The Argentinian Silverside grows to about 50 cm.