Banded Archerfish
Toxotes jaculatrix
Also known as: Bowman, Common Archerfish, Northern Riflefish, Riflefish, Spinnerfish
- Bowman
- Common Archerfish
- Northern Riflefish
- Riflefish
- Spinnerfish
Overview
Found in small schools, around overhanging vegetation, in murky, brackish waters, of mangrove estuaries, reefs, rivers, and small streams.
They feed on insects and plant material, from the surface of the water.
Widespread Asia, Oceania
Archerfish are known for their ability to 'shoot down' insect prey by expelling beads of water from its mouth with considerable force and for its remarkable ability to compensate for visual refraction when aiming its shoots; shooting range is about 150 cm, hence the name!
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
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Found in small schools, around overhanging vegetation, in murky, brackish waters, of mangrove estuaries, reefs, rivers, and small streams.
Adult photos 3
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