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Abramites hypselonotus (Günther, 1868) Marbled headstander |
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photo by
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver |
| Family: | Anostomidae (Headstanders) | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 18 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Orinoco, Amazon, Paraguay, and lower Paraná River basins. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Adults feed on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020). Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205). Consumed locally (Ref. 42843). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 April 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||