Odontesthes argentinensis, commonly known as the Argentine silverside, is a slender, silver-colored fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of South America. It typically grows to 8-10 inches and weighs around 0.5-1 pound. This species feeds on small invertebrates and plankton. Known for schooling behavior, it thrives in temperate, shallow marine environments. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Odontesthes argentinensis
Chesapeake Bay (North)
length · weight
Odontesthes argentinensis
6 in · 7 oz
Odontesthes argentinensis
Laguna Mar Chiquita
13 in · 1 lb
Odontesthes argentinensis
length · weight


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