Odontesthes argentinensis (Valenciennes, 1835)
photo by INIDEP

Family:  Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Atherinopsinae
Max. size:  42.1 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; freshwater; brackish; marine
Distribution:  South America: southern Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 19-19
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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