Fishing for Dusky narrow hatchetfish

Triportheus angulatus

The dusky narrow hatchetfish is a freshwater species known for its slender, laterally compressed body and distinctive keel-like chest. Typically reaching 6-8 inches in length and weighing up to 1 pound, it inhabits slow-moving rivers and floodplains. Its diet consists mainly of insects and small crustaceans. This fish is active and social, often found in schools. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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