Biology:Argentina sphyraena
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Argentiniformes |
| Family: | Argentinidae |
| Genus: | Argentina |
| Species: | A. sphyraena
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| Binomial name | |
| Argentina sphyraena Linnaeus, 1758
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[1]Argentina sphyraena, the lesser silver smelt or lesser argentine, is a species of fish belonging to the family Argentinidae.[1] Argentina sphyraena was first described in 1758 by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus.[2] A pelagic fish found in the northeastern Atlantic, from Norway to Western Sahara, and in the Mediterranean Sea between 50 and 700 m depth.[3] The species generally grows up to 20 cm total length, but 35.5 cm total length is the maximum recorded size.[3] Argentina sphyraena feeds mostly on invertebrates, including polychaetes, molluscs, and crustaceans.[3] One of the most notable characteristics of the species is that it smells of cucumbers.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Argentina sphyraena Linnaeus, 1758" (in en). https://www.gbif.org/species/5214448.
- ↑ Linnaeus, Carol (1 Jan 1758). "Caroli Linnæi Systema Naturæ, Regnum Animale". https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/25033851#page/325/mode/1up.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Bariche, M.. "Field identification guide to the living marine resources of the Eastern and Southern Mediterranean.". Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. https://www.fao.org/4/i1276b/i1276b00.htm.
Wikidata ☰ Q1529358 entry
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