What is another word for Family Argentinidae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli ˈɑːd͡ʒɪntˌɪnɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
The family Argentinidae, commonly known as the argentines or herring smelts, consists of small, silvery, deep-sea fish that inhabit both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Several synonyms for the family Argentinidae include the silver smelts, herring smelts, and white characins. These fish are highly valued for their excellent taste and are commonly used in seafood dishes across the globe. They have slender bodies with iridescent scales and are known to school in large numbers. The argentines are mostly found in the depths of the oceans, feeding on plankton and small crustaceans. Despite their small size, these fish play a crucial role in maintaining the ocean's ecological balance.
