Argentine Silverside
NameArgentine Silverside
Scientific NameOdontesthes argentinensis
Common NamesArgentine Silverside, Pejerrey
FamilyAtherinopsidae
OriginSouth America, Atlantic Coast, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesLarge, robust brackish fish, Other large silversides, Larger gobies (e.g., Bumblebee Goby, if size appropriate)
Description
The Argentine Silverside is a slender, silvery fish native to the coastal waters and estuaries of South America. It is a euryhaline species, capable of adapting to a wide range of salinities from freshwater to marine environments. This predatory fish is known for its commercial importance as a food fish.
