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Archerfish-Toxotidae

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    ARCHERFISH

    General:
    The members of this perchlike family are specialized inhabitants of brackish tropical waters.
    Only a few species live permanently in freshwater habitats.

    Biology:
    Archerfish hunt small fish and insects above and below the water surface.
    They are well known for their ability to shoot down, with a well-aimed jet of water, insects located on a plant stalk above the water surface, for example.
    They do not practice parental care; young Archerfish must fend for themselves if they are to survive into adulthood.
    Many young Archerfish do not reach maturity as a result.
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    MOD_Dawn, Jun 23, 2009
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