Gasteropelecus levis

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Gasteropelecus levis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Characiformes
Family: Gasteropelecidae
Genus: Gasteropelecus
Species: G. levis

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.

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It has the capability of "flying" out of an aquarium, so precautions should be taken. It uses the ability to "fly" to catch insects.

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