Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Gasteropelecidae Higher classification Gasteropelecus | |
Similar Gasteropelecus, Freshwater hatchetfish, Common hatchetfish, Thoracocharax, Characiformes | ||
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The silver hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus levis) is a member of the genus Gasteropelecus in the family Gasteropelecidae. It is a relatively small fish that is often kept in aquariums. It is compressed laterally, with black and gold lines running along its side.
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Gasteropelecus levis aquarium fish
In the aquarium
It has the capability of "flying" out of an aquarium, so precautions should be taken. It uses the ability to "fly" to catch insects.
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