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 140 to 1,440 metres (460 to 4,720 ft).

This species reaches a length of 70.0 centimetres (27.6 in) SL.

It is of commercial importance and it is used as seafood.

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