Black Winged Hatchetfish (Carnegiella marthae)
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Black Winged Hatchetfish
Black Winged Hatchetfish
Carnegiella marthae
38 Litres (10 US G.)
2.5-3.8cm (1-1.5 ")
Freshwater
5.5 - 7.0
23.9-28.9°C (75 -84 °F)
1-8 °d
2:3 M:F
2-5 years
Family
Gasteropelecidae
Contents
Additional names
- Black Winged Hatchetfish, Blackwing Hatchetfish
Additional scientific names
- Carnegiella marthae marthae
Origin[edit]
- South America: Negro and upper Orinoco River basins.
Sexing[edit]
- Only identifiable during spawning when eggs can be seen in the females body. Very difficult to breed in captivity, most specimens found will be wild caught.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Top dweller, a peaceful community fish to be kept with mid-bottom dwellers who keep out their way. Must be kept in groups of 6 or more.
Diet[edit]
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day. Will prefer floating foods.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Must have a tight fitting lid on their tank as they're excellent jumpers.
Behaviour[edit]
- Top dwelling shoaling fish. This fish has the ability to leap out of the water and almost "fly" for up to 152.4cm (60")! So extra emphasis on the tight fitting lid for this species!
Identification[edit]
- A very distinctive looking fish. A convex body with "wing" like pectoral fins. The body colour is iridescent silver with small black blotches, the body is almost transparent.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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