Gasteropelecidae

8 species in this family

The Gasteropelecidae family belongs to the characins, tetras & piranhas and includes 8 species in the guide. You find them all below, with photos, identification details and distribution. Identify them in the field with the Fin's Fish Guide app.

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Blackwing hatchetfish

Carnegiella marthae

Gasteropelecidae

Common hatchetfish

Gasteropelecus sternicla

Gasteropelecidae

Dwarf hatchetfish

Carnegiella myersi

Gasteropelecidae

Giant hatchetfish

Thoracocharax securis

Gasteropelecidae

Hatchet tetra

Thoracocharax stellatus

Gasteropelecidae

Marbled hatchetfish

Carnegiella strigata

Gasteropelecidae

Silver hatchetfish

Gasteropelecus levis

Gasteropelecidae

Spotted hatchetfish

Gasteropelecus maculatus

Gasteropelecidae