| Abramites Temporal range: Early Cretaceous–Recent |
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|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Anostomidae |
| Genus: | Abramites Fowler, 1906 |
Abramites is a genus of headstanders that occurs in South America[1]. Both species swim in a head down position, due to their feeding habits in the wild[2].
| Species | Adult Size |
|---|---|
| Abramites hypselonotus | 5 in (13 cm) |
| Abramites eques | 6 in (15 cm) |