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Toxotes chatareus (Hamilton, 1822)
| Family Name: | Toxotidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Fish) |
| Common Name: | Spotted Archerfish |
Name
Description
| Description | Gold eyelids distinguish it from the more common Banded Archerfish. Can spit water to a distance of 1m to dislodge its prey, such as insect, into the water. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Habitats | Mangroves, Marine |
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| Distribution | Found in estuaries. |
| Nature Reserves | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve |
Status
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Near Threatened (NT) [3rd Edition] |
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References
| References |
Davison G.W.H., Gan J.W.M., Huang D., Hwang W.S., Lum S.K.Y., Yeo D.C.J. (eds.). 2024. The Singapore Red Data Book: Red Lists of Singapore Biodiversity, Third Edition. National Parks Board, Singapore. |
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