Argentina brasiliensis Kobyliansky, 2004

Description


Vertebrae: 50 - 52. This species is distinct by having the following characters: ceratobranchial of the first branchial arch with 7 rakers; pectoral fin with 17-18 rays; ventral fin 11-12 rays; lateral line scales 51-53 (usually 52); vertebrae 50-52 (usually 51) (Ref. 82076).

Common Names


No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Argentiniformes

Family: Argentinidae

Genus: Argentina

Species: Argentina brasiliensis Kobyliansky, 2004

Climate Zone


  • Subtropical
  • Location


  • Southwestern Atlantic: shelf waters of Brazil.
  • Biology


    Life cycle and mating behavior

    Habitat


    demersal