Toxotes jaculator

Toxotes jaculator, commonly known as the archerfish, is a species of Indo-Pacific fish belonging to the family Toxotidae. These fish are renowned for their unique hunting method: they shoot drops of water from their mouths to knock insect prey off overhanging vegetation into the water, where they can then consume them.12

Archerfish have elongated bodies that are deep and flattened from the dorsal fin forward. They possess pointed heads, large mouths, and their dorsal and anal fins are located towards the rear of their bodies. Species can be identified by spots or vertical black bands. They inhabit both freshwater and brackish saltwater environments, typically staying near the surface. Toxotes jaculator is one of the most recognized species, reaching about 18 cm (7 inches) in length. The genus name Toxotes itself comes from the Greek word for "archer".13