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Cinnamon Headstander
Abramites eques
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.
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Range & habitat
This fish inhabits the Magdalena River basin in Colombia. Like its relative, Abramites hypselonotus, the picúo generally inhabits shallow, fast-moving rivers and streams, and refers rocky bottoms.
Wikipedia: “Geographical distribution and habitat”
What it does
A vegetable diet is best suited for the picúo. Algae wafers, pellets and high-quality flake food can be given. Spinach and peas will also benefit the picúo.
Wikipedia: “Feeding”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 608080.