Gasteropelecidae

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Carnegiella strigata, Marbled Hatchetfish. JJPhoto.dk

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This small family is characterized by a deep chest and streamlined, compressed body form that allows them to emerge from the water in short airborne excursions. They use their large pectoral fins for propulsion to extend these flights.

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Taxonomic rank: Family

Common name: HATCHETFISHES


Total known Total profiles
Subfamilies 0 0
Genera 3 3
Species 9 2


Feeding: Feed on insects and insect larvae in the wild and must be offered meaty foods at the surface of the aquarium.

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Reference: Fishes of the World
Image credit: JJ
Facts about GasteropelecidaeRDF feed
Biogroup-Organism Freshwater Fishes  +
Common name HATCHETFISHES  +
Family taxonomic rank Family  +
Image credit JJ  +
Native range South America  +, and Panama  +
Reference Fishes of the World  +
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