Argentina elongata

Argentina elongata Hutton, 1879 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Argentinidae (order Osmeriformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the silverside.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Argentina elongata Hutton, 1879 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Osmeriformes, Argentina elongata exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Argentinidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Argentinidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.