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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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It had 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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* {{ITIS|ID=163130|taxon=Gasteropelecus |year=2006|date=6 June}} |
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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.
In the aquarium
It had the capability of "flying" out of an aquarium, so precautions should be taken. It uses the ability to "fly" to catch insects.
References
- "Gasteropelecus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. 6 June.
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