How Do Archer fish Catch Prey?

Archer fish catch insects by shooting them with water. They can make their mouth into the shape of a tube and shoot water out of it in a powerful jet, much like a water pistol. The archer fish lives in river mouths and along coasts in Southeast Asia. Because of its ability to shoot a jet of water to knock down insects of worms above the water's surface, it is a popular exhibit in aquariums. In its upper jaw is a narrow groove that the fish, by using its tongue, can turn into a tube. It then uses its gill flaps to pressurize the water and shoot it out through its mouth. It has excellent aim and rarely misses its prey.