Synonyms Hemigrammus anisitsi Eigenmann, 1907 Hemigrammus caudovittatus Ahl, 1923 Hyphessobrycon erythrurus Ahl, 1928 Etymology The name “Hyphessobrycon” is derived from the Ancient Greek word “υπελάσσων” (hyphesson), which means “of lesser stature” and is used as a prefix in this case, combined with the generic name “Brycon”. The species “anisitsi” is named in honor of Professor J. […]
Synonyms Hemigrammus anisitsi Eigenmann, 1907; Hemigrammus caudovittatus Ahl, 1923; Hyphessobrycon erythrurus Ahl, 1928 Etymology Hyphessobrycon is a genus of fish whose name originates from the Ancient Greek word “υπελάσσων” (hyphesson), meaning ‘of lesser stature,’ used as a prefix in this case, in combination with the generic name Brycon. The name refers to the small size of the fish […]
[Ebook] Encyclopedia of Aquarium & Pond Fish – David Alderton (Photo by Max Gibbs)
You could be forgiven for thinking that these fishes are surface dwellers, because they have long, streamlined bodies and small upturned mouths. But nothing could be further from the truth. The anostomids, sometimes referred to as “headstanders”, inhabit very fast-flowing waters in rocky stretches of rivers. They are found, head down, in narrow, vertical, rocky fissures. In the aquarium provide vertical crevices, which can be constructed from either actual rocks or plastic substitutes to lessen the weight.
[Ebook] The New Guide to Aquarium Fish – A comprehensive and authoritative guide to tropical freshwater, brackish, and marine fishes – Mary Bailey – Gina Sandford