Family: |
Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes), subfamily: Orestiinae |
Max. size: |
7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
South America: Andean lakes of southeastern Peru, eastern Bolivia and northern Chile, including Lake Titicaca and the upper Amazon River basins. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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