Abramites Hypselonotus Marbled Headstander

Leporinus hypselonotus günther 1868.

Abramites hypselonotus marbled headstander.

In the wild they forage on vegetation as well as insect larvae and small crustaceans. Under normal fish classifying rules you would gather from its upturned mouth and long streamlined body that the marbled headstander is a surface dweller. Leporinus solarii holmberg 1891. Marbled headstanders are classified within the family anostomidae headstanders of which there are currently some 156 described species within 14 genera.

The marbled headstander are classed as an omnivorous species so will accept a wide range of foods. Marbled headstander is a peaceful community fish to a wide range of fish. The marbled headstander tends to swim facing downwards. Abramites hypselonotus known as the marbled headstander or the high backed headstander is a member of the family anostomidae of the order characiformes.

However it s not too peaceful to other headstanders e g. 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. They will accept most commercial foods so offer a good quality flake or pellets for the staple diet but vary this with live or frozen foods. Abramites hypselonotus günther 1868 marbled headstander synonymstop.