Archerfish - Facts for Kids

A close-up of a banded archerfish (Toxotes chatareus) swimming with two other archerfish slightly out of focus in a dark aquarium.

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Facts About Archerfish For Kids

Basic Information

Archerfish belong to the family Toxotidae, which comes from the Greek word “toxotes” meaning archer or bowman!

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Denver Zoo

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