Orestias piacotensis Vila, 2006

Family:  Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes), subfamily: Orestiinae
Max. size:  6.64 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Chile.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A mid-water fish that feeds mainly on plankton (boechellid copepods and microalgae (Ref. 57710).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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