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