Banded archerfish
Woda słonawaToxotes jaculatrix
ok. 20 cmAdult individual · płeć nieokreślona
total length
total length
od końca pyska do końca płetwy ogonowej, bez wąsikówMeasurement: side
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- Nie ustalono dla tego punktuMasa nie wyznacza skali
Banded archerfish — size comparison
The banded archerfish has a silvery body with dark vertical bands, high-set eyes and an upward-facing mouth. It occurs in South and Southeast Asia and around no
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Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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approx. 20 cm
8.56 cm
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Banded archerfish — size comparison — facts and sources
The banded archerfish has a silvery body with dark vertical bands, high-set eyes and an upward-facing mouth. It occurs in South and Southeast Asia and around northern Australia. It often occupies brackish estuaries and mangrove areas, although it also appears in fresh water.
It hunts near the surface. It shoots an accurate water jet from its mouth to dislodge insects sitting above the water. When prey falls it quickly swims over and catches it. It may also leap for an insect just above the surface.
It supplements its diet with small aquatic animals, including crustaceans. Staying near the surface allows it both to watch underwater surroundings and search for food on above-water plant parts.
Długość całkowita (TL): od końca pyska do końca płetwy ogonowej, bez wąsików. Długość zwykle spotykana według źródła, nie średnia populacji. Widok przedni ma przybliżone proporcje.