Cinnamon Headstander
Abramites eques
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Characiformes
- Family
- Anostomidae
Abramites eques, also known as the headstander, picúo, or sardina, is a small teleost fish. It is a member of the family Anostomidae of the order Characiformes. This South American species, like Abramites hypselonotus, adopts a head-down swimming posture due to its distinct feeding habit, which is a direct result of the locals that it frequents.
Abramites est un genre de poissons de la famille des Anostomidae et de l'ordre des Characiformes.
Abramites eques es una especie de pez de la familia Anostomidae en el orden de los Characiformes. Morfología Los machos pueden llegar alcanzar los 15 cm de longitud total. Hábitat Vive en zonas de clima tropical.
Distribution
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