Abramites Hypselonotus Marbled Headstander

Many species from this family swim at an oblique or head down angle hence the common family name of headstander.

Abramites hypselonotus marbled headstander. Marbled headstander abramites hypselonotus marbled headstander tropical fish learn all about the marbled headstander s feeding habits and food types its behaviour its origins its natural habitats is it male or female breeding advice and information suitable tank mates its sizing and growth range minimum tank size water ph and more. In the wild they forage on vegetation as well as insect larvae and small crustaceans. Marbled headstanders are classified within the family anostomidae headstanders of which there are currently some 156 described species within 14 genera. The marbled headstander tends to swim facing downwards.

Abramites hypselonotus günther 1868 marbled headstander synonymstop. The marbled headstander are classed as an omnivorous species so will accept a wide range of foods. Leporinus solarii holmberg 1891. It chases the anostomus anostomus over space.

Abramites hypselonotus known as the marbled headstander or the high backed headstander is a member of the family anostomidae of the order characiformes. Marbled abramites headstander abramites hypselonotus 9 99 a unique larger growing characin found throughout much of the amazon basin the marbled or abramites headstander is an active schooling fish that makes for an impressive display in a medium to large aquarium. Under normal fish classifying rules you would gather from its upturned mouth and long streamlined body that the marbled headstander is a surface dweller. However it s not too peaceful to other headstanders e g.