Carnegiella strigata
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Carnegiella strigata
Carnegiella strigata
The Carnegiella strigata, also known as the striped hatchetfish, is a small fish that loves to swim near the surface of the water. Its shiny body helps it blend in with the light, making it look like a little silver arrow in the water!
Habitat: Freshwater rivers and streams
Appearance
The Carnegiella strigata has a distinct hatchet-shaped body, flattened on the sides, with large pectoral fins. Its silvery body is adorned with dark, wavy stripes that resemble marble patterns. The small dorsal fin is located far back, near the tail, giving it a unique profile.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderCharaciformesFamilyGasteropelecidaeGenusCarnegiella
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Imagine a fish that spends most of its life looking up at the sky!
Their super-flat bottom helps them hide perfectly from predators below!
These tiny fish can jump so fast, they almost disappear in a blink!
They can 'skip' on the water's surface, almost like tiny flying saucers!
Special abilities
Ability
Flight Fin Power
Carnegiella strigata can leap out of the water and glide short distances using their powerful pectoral fins because this helps them escape predators.
Ability
Surface Skimmer
Carnegiella strigata has an upturned mouth that helps them easily snatch small insects from the water's surface.
Ability
Hatchet Hydrodynamics
Carnegiella strigata has a unique keel-shaped chest that helps them stay perfectly balanced and maneuver swiftly at the water's surface.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 3-4 cm
- Weight
- 0.0005-0.001 kg
- Lifespan
- 2-3 years
- Swim Speed
- 8 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 0.5 m
- Water Type
- Freshwater
Diet & Feeding
They mostly eat tiny insects that fall onto the water, plus other small critters.
Primary Foods
- Terrestrial insects
- Aquatic insect larvae
- Small crustaceans
- Zooplankton
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Spectacled Caiman
Caiman crocodilus
A common predator in their Amazonian habitat.
eaten by
Golden Trahira
Hoplerythrinus unitaeniatus
Larger fish that preys on smaller surface dwellers.
hunts
Fruit Fly
Drosophila melanogaster
Catches small flying insects that fall onto the water's surface.
Traits
Striped
Marked with parallel bands or lines of color.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Omnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Gliding
Gliding animals move through the air by launching themselves and maintaining flight with specialized body structures, without flapping wings.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Freshwater
Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
Miniature
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Also known as
Striped Hatchetfish
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always be gentle around fish tanks and never put your hands in without asking an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Carnegiella strigata?
3-4 cm
How much does Carnegiella strigata weigh?
0.0005-0.001 kg
How long does Carnegiella strigata live?
2-3 years
What does Carnegiella strigata eat?
They mostly eat tiny insects that fall onto the water, plus other small critters.
How fast can Carnegiella strigata swim?
8 km/h
Where is Carnegiella strigata usually found?
Freshwater rivers and streams
How does Carnegiella strigata hunt?
Foraging
How deep can Carnegiella strigata go?
0.5 m
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