Abramites Hypselonotus Marbled Headstander

Under normal fish classifying rules you would gather from its upturned mouth and long streamlined body that the marbled headstander is a surface dweller.

Abramites hypselonotus marbled headstander.

Marbled headstanders are classified within the family anostomidae headstanders of which there are currently some 156 described species within 14 genera. However it s not too peaceful to other headstanders e g. Many species from this family swim at an oblique or head down angle hence the common family name of headstander. The marbled headstander tends to swim facing downwards.

In the wild they forage on vegetation as well as insect larvae and small crustaceans. Marbled headstander is a peaceful community fish to a wide range of fish. 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. It chases the anostomus anostomus over space.

The marbled headstander are classed as an omnivorous species so will accept a wide range of foods. 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. 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.