| Gasteropelecus levis |
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Animalia
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Chordata
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Actinopterygii
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Characiformes
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Gasteropelecidae
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Gasteropelecus
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G. Chordates ( Phylum Chordata) are a group of Animals that includes the Vertebrates together with several closely related Invertebrates The Actinopterygii (the plural form of Actinopterygius) comprise the class of the ray-finned fishes. The Characiformes are an order of ray-finned fish, comprising the characins and their allies This articles is about the freshwater hatchetfishes of the Amazon for the marine fishes of the family Sternoptychidae, see the article on Marine hatchetfish. levis
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The silver hatchetfish, Gasteropelecus levis, is a member of the genus Gasteropelecus in the family Gasteropelecidae. This articles is about the freshwater hatchetfishes of the Amazon for the marine fishes of the family Sternoptychidae, see the article on Marine hatchetfish. It is a relatively small fish that is often kept in aquariums. An aquarium (plural aquariums or aquaria) is a Vivarium consisting of at least one transparent side in which Water -dwelling Plants It is compressed laterally, with black and gold lines running along its side.
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. Insects ( Class Insecta) are a major group of Arthropods and the most diverse group of Animals on the Earth with over a million described
See also
References
- Gasteropelecus (TSN 163130). A vast number of species of Fish have been successfully kept in the home Aquarium. Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Integrated Taxonomic Information System ( ITIS) is a partnership designed to provide consistent and reliable information on the Taxonomy of biological Species Retrieved on 6 June 2006. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
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