Archerfish
Scientific name: Toxotes jaculatrix
Average lifespan
Up to 10 years
Size
Up to 0.3 m
Distribution
Indo-pacific
Did you know?
The name Archerfish reflects its ability to take down prey both underwater and above the water by spitting an “arch” of water at it.
Archerfish will float near the surface of the water, waiting for its prey. Once a tasty bug is directly above them, they shoot a powerful stream of water to knock the insect into the water.
If at first, they don’t succeed, Archerfish can shoot up to seven streams in one mouthful of water.
Giant Mudskipper
Scientific name: Periophthalmodon schlosseri
Average lifespan
Up to 10 years
Size
Up to 0.3 m
Distribution
Indo-pacific
Did you know?
The name Archerfish reflects its ability to take down prey both underwater and above the water by spitting an “arch” of water at it.
Archerfish will float near the surface of the water, waiting for its prey. Once a tasty bug is directly above them, they shoot a powerful stream of water to knock the insect into the water.
If at first, they don’t succeed, Archerfish can shoot up to seven streams in one mouthful of water.
