Argentinian silverside (Odontesthes bonariensis) fish species and information / pictures of Argentinian silverside - Odontesthes bonariensis

Argentinian silverside (Odontesthes bonariensis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Odontesthes bonariensis

Common Name
Argentinian silverside

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 18 - 22. Body bluish brown dorsally, silvery ventrally. A broad silvery band with dark blue upper margin running from pectoral fin base to caudal fin base along midbody. Upper surface of head, pectoral and caudal fins blackish (Ref. 27363). Scales in the lateral line series above the lateral band 52-60; predorsal scales 28-35 (Ref. 47314).

Classification

Classified By

Valenciennes, 1835

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Silversides (Atheriniformes)

Family

Neotropical silversides (Atherinopsidae)

Distribution

Region

South America

Distribution

South America: southern Argentina and R?o de La Plata. Introduced into Europe and Asia.

Range

26°S - 41°S

Environment

Climate

Subtropical

Water Temperature From

11 °C

Water Temperature To

24 °C

Depth From - meters

1 m

Depth To - meters

Unknown m

Zone

pelagic-neritic

Environment

Marine; freshwater; brackish; pelagic-neritic; depth range 1 - ? m (Ref. 27363)

Trophic Level

2.57 s.e. 0.24 Based on food items.

Occurs in Marine / Salt water

True

Occurs in Brackish water

True

Occurs in Fresh Water

True

Occurs on Reefs

False

Is kept in Aquariums

False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length

50.0 cm

Common Length

Unknown cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Fisheries: minor commercial; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes

Vulnerability

Low to moderate vulnerability (34 of 100)

Resilience

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Threat To Humans

Potential pest

IUCN Red List Status

Not Evaluated