Fish Species

Archer Fish

Archer Fish - Description

The Archer Fish is also known as the Seven Spot Archer Fish or Large Scale Archer Fish. Its name is derived from the method it uses to catch its prey, literally shooting jets of water from its mouth to knock small insects into the water so it can catch them.

They can survive in fresh water and brackish water but are best suited to brackish water conditions.

Popular Name: Archer Fish
Species: Toxotes chatareus

Profile of the Archer Fish

 This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Archer Fish species.

  • Size: Up to 40cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: Temp: 25 to 29 Degrees

  • Diet / Feeding: Live or Frozen Food

  • Temperament: Can become aggressive as they mature

  • Habitat: Mangrove Swamps and Estuaries

  • Range: India, Indonesia, Burma, Australia

Scientific Classification of the Archer Fish

 Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

  • Species: Toxotes chatareus

  • Popular Name: Archer Fish - Spinner Fish - Seven Spot Archer Fish - Large Scale Archer Fish

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Perciformes

  • Family:Toxotidae

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Facts about Fish Species - Archer Fish

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

 

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