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Acanthistius brasilianus (Cuvier, 1828) Argentine seabass |
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photo by
Timm, C.D. |
| Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 60 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range 15 - 82 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Atlantic: Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8 | |||
| Biology: | Found on the continental shelf in colder waters. Utilized to some degree for human consumption. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||