Archer Fish
Description
of the Archer Fish
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.
Profile of
the Archer Fish
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Archer Fish species.
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Size: Up to 40cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
Temp: 25 to 29 Degrees
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Diet / Feeding:
Live or Frozen Food
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Temperament:
Can become aggressive as they mature
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Habitat:
Mangrove Swamps and Estuaries
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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.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Archer Fish?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Archer Fish slimy?
Archer Fish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Archer Fish to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Archer Fish have gills?
Gills enable the Archer Fish to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Archer Fish have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Archer Fish
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Archer Fish
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Archer Fish
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Archer Fish
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Archer Fish
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