Gasteropelecus
# Gasteropelecus

Gasteropelecus is a genus of freshwater hatchetfishes found in Central and South America. This genus includes some popular aquarium fishes. There are currently three described species in this genus.

## Species

* Gasteropelecus levis (C. H. Eigenmann, 1909) (Silver hatchetfish)
* Gasteropelecus maculatus Steindachner, 1879 (Spotted hatchetfish)
* Gasteropelecus sternicla (Linnaeus, 1758) (River hatchetfish)
