Banded
archerfish
Toxotes
jaculatrix
Family Toxotidae
updated
Oct 2020
Where
seen? This active fish is often seen in groups under jetties, bridges in
streams near mangroves. There is usually large groups of really large
fat ones under the main bridge at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.
Features: To about
20cm long, those seen about 7-10cm. 4-5 broad black vertical bands
that taper towards the bottom of the body. More about the archerfishes' infamous ability to shoot down insects. |
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Feb 11 |
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Feb 05 |
| Human uses: Sometimes sold fresh
in markets. Also taken for the live aquarium trade. |
| Banded
archerfishes on Singapore shores |
| Other sightings on Singapore shores |
Sentosa Siloso, May 09
Photo shared by Ivan Kwan on his
blog |
Juvenile.
Kusu Island, Aug 17
Photo shared by Marcus Ng on flickr. |
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Links
References
- Allen, Gerry,
2000. Marine
Fishes of South-East Asia: A Field Guide for Anglers and Divers.
Periplus Editions. 292 pp.
- Lieske, Ewald
and Robert Myers. 2001. Coral
Reef Fishes of the World
Periplus Editions. 400pp.
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