Archerfish are able to accurately shoot water droplets up to 2 meters in distance
with great accuracy and force – knocking insects off leaves and into the water
where they can be easily captured and eaten.
Archerfish are found in rivers and estuaries throughout Southeast Asia and
northern Australia, and they prefer to live in brackish or freshwater environments
with plenty of vegetation and overhanging branches.
Archerfish are able to recognize individual human faces and can be trained to
recognize and respond to specific shapes and colors.
Archerfish are able to survive in environments with low oxygen levels by gulping
air at the surface of the water and extracting oxygen from the air sac in their
swim bladder.
Archerfish are social animals and can form schools of up to several hundred
individuals in the wild.
Archerfish are omnivores and feed on a variety of food, including insects,
crustaceans, and algae.
Archerfish have a unique set of teeth that are shaped like molars, which they use
to crush and grind hard-shelled prey.
Archerfish are able to regulate their buoyancy by adjusting the amount of air in
their swim bladder, which allows them to float or sink in the water as needed.
Archerfish are sometimes kept as pets, but they require specialized care and a
large, well-filtered aquarium with plenty of vegetation and hiding places.
Archerfish have a lifespan of up to 7 years in captivity if cared for properly.