Headstander

Abramites hypselonotus

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Comprimento Máximo

14,0 cm

Cor

Yellowish to golden-tan body with …

Família

Anostomidae

Sobre

A distinctive aquarium fish (10-14cm) that swims characteristically head-down at 45°, feeding on algae and plant material. Striped brown-and-cream body; inhabits warm, slow-moving South American rivers. Peaceful but can nip plants.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	14,0 cm

Coloration

Yellowish to golden-tan body with 7–9 bold dark brown to black vertical bars that contrast sharply with pale interspaces; high arched back; fins are pale to yellowish with some dark pigment along fin rays.

Habitat & Distribution

Slow-moving rivers, flooded forests, and ponds of the Amazon and Orinoco basins in South America. Warm water (24-28°C, pH 6-7.5); inhabits vegetation-rich areas with fallen wood and leaf litter.

Tipo de Água

Freshwater

Distribuição Geográfica

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Comestibilidade e Culinária

Sabor

A small South American characin kept occasionally in aquariums; not consumed. Notable for its head-down resting posture; no culinary tradition associated with this species.

Taxonomy

Ordem	Characiformes (Characins)
Família	Anostomidae
Espécies	Abramites hypselonotus

Perguntas Frequentes

Can you eat Headstander?

A small South American characin kept occasionally in aquariums; not consumed. Notable for its head-down resting posture; no culinary tradition associated with this species.

How big does Headstander get?

Headstander can grow up to 14.0 cm long.

Where is Headstander found?

Widespread in the Amazon and Orinoco river basins of South America, including tributaries in Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. Found in slow, often vegetated rivers, flooded forest margins, and clearwater streams. Slow-moving rivers, flooded forests, and ponds of the Amazon and Orinoco basins in South America. Warm water (24-28°C, pH 6-7.5); inhabits vegetation-rich areas with fallen wood and leaf litter.

What family does Headstander belong to?

Headstander (Abramites hypselonotus) belongs to the family Anostomidae in the order Characiformes (Characins).