Marbled hatchetfish
📖 Overview
Lives in groups. Feeds on crustaceans and insects . The females have an abdomen which is larger than those of the males. The eggs fall on the bottom or on vegetation and these hatch after 36 hours incubation at 25°C . Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; may jump out of the aquarium; minimum aquarium size 80 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Marbled hatchetfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Marbled hatchetfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 5.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C South America: Lower, middle and upper Amazon River basin; south of Amazon; and Caqueta River in Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans and insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Marbled hatchetfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Marbled hatchetfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Marbled hatchetfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegiella fasciatus | Garman | 1890 | Synonym |
| Carnegiella strigata fasciata | Garman | 1890 | Synonym |
| Carnegiella strigata marowini | Hoedeman | 1952 | Synonym |
| Carnegiella strigata strigata | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
| Carnegiella strigata surinamensis | Hoedeman | 1952 | Synonym |
| Carnegiella strigata vesca | Fraser-Brunner | 1950 | Synonym |
| Carnegiella vesca | Fraser-Brunner | 1950 | Synonym |
| Gasteropelecus fasciatus | Garman | 1890 | Synonym |
| Gasteropelecus strigatus | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
| Gasteropelecus vesca | Fraser-Brunner | 1950 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 37 records indexed .
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