Abramites
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Abramites is a genus of headstander
s that occurs in South America
. Both species swim in a head down position, due to their feeding habits in the wild.
Headstander
A headstander is any of several species of South American fish, including Anostomus ternetzi, Anostomus anostomus and members of genus Chilodus from the family Chilodontidae. The name derives from their habit of swimming at a 45° angle, head pointed downwards. The fish could "stand up" with its...
s that occurs in South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
. Both species swim in a head down position, due to their feeding habits in the wild.
Species
- Abramites equesAbramites equesAbramites eques, also known as headstander, picúo, or sardina, is a member of the family Anostomidae of the order Characiformes...
(SteindachnerFranz SteindachnerFranz Steindachner was an Austrian zoologist.- Work and career :Being interested in natural history, Steindachner took up the study of fossil fishes on the recommendation of his friend Eduard Suess...
, 1878) - Abramites hypselonotusAbramites hypselonotusAbramites hypselonotus, or the marbled headstander, is a member of the family Anostomidae of the order Characiformes. Under normal fish classifying rules you would gather from its upturned mouth and long streamlined body that the marbled headstander is a surface dweller. In reality marbled...
(Günther, 1868) (Marbled headstander)
| Species | Adult Size |
|---|---|
| Abramites hypselonotus | 5 in (13 cm) |
| Abramites eques | 6 in (15 cm) |