Smallscale archerfish
Toxotes microlepis
Where at Shedd?
Wild Reef
| Diet | Terrestrial insects, zooplankton, crustaceans and aquatic insect larvae |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Freshwater and brackish habitats and in large rivers in Southeast Asia and Indonesia |
| Habitat | Found in large rivers and brackish waters of Southeast Asia and Indonesia |
Did you know?
- Smallscale archerfish lurk in the large rivers of Southeast Asia, seeking food in the water -- and on land!
- These archerfish can spray streams to knock unsuspecting insects into the river.