Where Does Greater argentine Live?

Greater argentine lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Greater argentine

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 150 to 500 meters (490 to 1,640 feet), but can occur from 50 to over 1,000 meters (160 to 3,280 feet).

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting continental shelves and slopes, often over muddy or sandy bottoms. Forms schools.

Geographic range

North Atlantic Ocean, including the waters off Norway, Iceland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, the British Isles, and eastern Canada (Grand Banks, Scotian Shelf).

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