Gasteropelecus levis
| Gasteropelecus levis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Gasteropelecidae |
| Genus: | Gasteropelecus |
| Species: | G. levis
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| Binomial name | |
| Gasteropelecus levis (C. H. Eigenmann, 1909)
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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 has the capability of "flying" out of an aquarium, so precautions should be taken. It uses the ability to "fly" to catch insects.
See also[]
References[]
- "Gasteropelecus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 6 June 2006.
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