Blackwing Hatchetfish, scientifically known as Carnegiella marthae, is a freshwater fish with thin fins. It lives in South America.
George Myers named it after his first wife, Martha. This fish primarily feed on insects near the water surface and sometimes crustaceans too.
Blackwing Hatchetfish Interesting Facts
- Blackwing Hatchetfish is found in South American freshwater, specifically the Negro and upper Orinoco River basins.
- These fish grow up to 1.1 inches (2.8 centimeters) long and were named by George Myers after his first wife, Martha.
- They eat insects near the water surface and occasionally snack on crustaceans.
- Ideal living conditions include a pH range of 5.5 to 6.5, water hardness up to 4 dH, and temperatures between 73.4°F to 80.6°F (23°C to 27°C).
Blackwing Hatchetfish Habitat
Blackwing Hatchetfish comes from South America, specifically the Negro and upper Orinoco River basins.
It lives in freshwater environments and is a pelagic swimmer (meaning it swims near the surface).
The ideal water conditions for this fish are a pH range of 5.5 to 6.5, a water hardness (dH) up to 4, and temperatures between 73.4°F to 80.6°F (23°C to 27°C).
Blackwing Hatchetfish prefers tropical climates.
| Water Temperature: | 73.4°F to 80.6°F (23°C to 27°C) |
| Water pH: | 5.5 to 6.5 pH |
| Water Hardness: | Unknown |
Blackwing Hatchetfish Physical Characteristics
Size: 1.1 inches (2.8 centimeters)
Blackwing Hatchetfish grows up to 1.1 inches (2.8 centimeters) long.
Blackwing Hatchetfish Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Gasteropelecidae |
| Genus: | Carnegiella |
| Scientific Name: | Carnegiella marthae |
| Also Known As: | Blackwing Hatchetfish |
| Conservation Status: | Unknown |