The banded archerfish is a small, tropical fish known for its distinctive ability to shoot jets of water to dislodge insects from overhanging vegetation. Typically measuring 6-8 inches and weighing up to 1 pound, it features a silver body with black bands. It inhabits brackish and freshwater environments in Southeast Asia, displaying social and predatory behaviors. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Banded archerfish
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