Gasteropelecus levis
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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.
[edit] 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.
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- Gasteropelecus (TSN 163130). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on 6 June 2006.