Acanthistius brasilianus (Cuvier, 1828)
Argentine seabass
Acanthistius brasilianus
photo by Timm, C.D.

 Family:  Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets), subfamily: Anthiinae
 Max. size:  60 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic; depth range - 30 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  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 17.10.90
 Modified by: Sampang-Reyes, Arlene G. - 25.11.09
 Checked by: Luna, Susan M. - 26.08.94

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