argentinidae

noun

Meaning

A family of small, deep-sea marine fish known as herring smelts, characterized by their silvery appearance and often having a small adipose fin.

Examples

  • The Argentinidae are commonly found in temperate and tropical waters at significant depths.
  • Taxonomists classify several distinct genera within the Argentinidae family based on skeletal structure.

Synonyms: herring smelt, deep-sea fish, teleost, marine life