| Family: |
Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes), subfamily: Orestiinae |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
South America: Lake Titicaca basin in Peru and Bolivia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 (B1ab(iii,v); D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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