Abramites is a genus of headstanders that occurs in South America. Both species swim in a head down position, due to their feeding habits in the wild. Species Abramites eques (Steindachner, 1878) Abramites hypselonotus (Günther, 1868) (Marbled headstander) References Anostomidae Taxa named by Henry Weed Fowler Fish of South America