Kingdom Animalia Order Argentiniformes Genus Microstoma Higher classification Microstoma | Phylum Chordata Family Microstomatidae Scientific name Microstoma microstoma Rank Species | |
Similar Microstomatidae, Nansenia, Nezumia sclerorhynchus, Diaphus metopoclampus, Hygophum benoiti | ||
The slender argentine, Microstoma microstoma, is a species of pencil smelt, found around the world in tropical and subtropical areas. This species grows to a length of 21 centimetres (8.3 in) TL. Its main food includes other fish, and its feces.
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