Acanthistius brasilianus (Cuvier, 1828)
Argentine seabass
Acanthistius brasilianus
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


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