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17 de dic. de 2020 · Hatchetfish, which belong to 9 different species across 3 genera, are native to rivers and swamps in Central and South America. They can be found in headwaters, pools, and tributaries around these rivers and swamps. Their stiff fins and hatchet shape lend themselves to stellar swimming and predatory capabilities.
- Difficult
- Peaceful
- Varies by species
15 de may. de 2020 · Corydoras catfish. Check out additional fish species profiles for more information on other freshwater fish. Hatchetfish are a species of flying fish. Learn about their wild origins and behavior, and their habitat, care, diet, and breeding in captivity.
- Thomas Reich
- Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Columbia
- Gasteropelecidae
- Schoaling
Found in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, marine hatchetfishes range in size from Polyipnus danae at 2.8 cm (1.1 in) to the c.12 cm (4.7 in)-long giant hatchetfish (Argyropelecus gigas).
12 de dic. de 2022 · December 12, 2022. Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecidae) are species of freshwater fish that are native to South America. They are popular as pet fish due to their unique shape and behavior. Hatchetfish have a round body with thin tails, giving them the appearance of a hatchet or ax when viewed from above.
25 de ene. de 2024 · Care Guide. Food & Diet. Size & Growth. Varieties. Lifespan. Facts. The Hatchetfish is an interesting species if just for its unique body shape. Its form comes into play with its behavior and habitat usage. It’s a popular aquarium fish because of these traits, its ease of care, and affordability.
The common hatchetfish or river hatchetfish ( Gasteropelecus sternicla) is a tropical fish belonging to the freshwater hatchetfish family (Gasteropelecidae). Originating in South America in the Peruvian and middle Amazon, the Guianas and Venezuela, it grows to about 2.5 inches (6.5 cm).
The freshwater hatchetfish are a family, Gasteropelecidae, of ray-finned fish from South and Central America. The common hatchetfish is the most popular member among fish keeping hobbyists. The family includes three genera: Carnegiella (four species), Gasteropelecus (three species), and Thoracocharax (two species).
