Astroblepus Ortegai
📖 Overview
Astroblepus Ortegai (Astroblepus ortegai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Astroblepidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Astroblepus ortegai can be diagnosed from all congeners by its adipose fin which is a membrane without spine and by having the following characters: maxillary wattle doesn't reach beyond the oral disk; first pectoral radius is shorter than head longitude and has 9 soft branching radii, 6 of them associated to the third radial; first radius of pelvic fin doesn't go beyond the anus; pre-maxillary with two internal rows of bicuspid teeth, the outermost row has 13 tricuspid teeth; first simple radii of caudal fin without extension; 24 free vertebrae, and fifth cerato-branchial bone having 17 teeth in the anterior region .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Astroblepus Ortegai is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Astroblepus Ortegai is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Astroblepus Ortegai is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. High altitude South America: Andes, Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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