Greater argentine should not be confused with Greater Argentina.
The greater argentine (Argentina silus ; synonymous with Salmo silus), also known as the Atlantic argentine, great silver smelt, herring smelt or simply smelt, is a northern Atlantic herring smelt and can be found at depths from 140mto1440mm (460feetto4,720feetm). This species reaches a length of 70cm (30inches) SL. It is of commercial importance and it is used as seafood.