Argentinian silverside (Odontesthes bonariensis)

Scientific name: Odontesthes bonariensis Valenciennes, 1835

Argentinian silverside (Odontesthes bonariensis)

The Argentinian silverside (Odontesthes bonariensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Atherinopsidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 11–24°C (52–75°F). Native range: South America, southern Argentina and R?o de La Plata. Introduced into Europe and Asia.

Argentinian silverside care at a glance

Temperature
11–24°C (52–75°F)

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. Scales in the lateral line series above the lateral band 52-60; predorsal scales 28-35.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Odontesthes bonariensis
Family
Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides)
Order
Atheriniformes (Silversides)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
50.0
Depth range
1 m (3 ft)
Environment
Marine; freshwater; brackish; pelagic-neritic; depth range 1 - ? m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
South America: southern Argentina and R?o de La Plata. Introduced into Europe and Asia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Potential pest
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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