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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Chinchaysuyoa Ortegai

Chinchaysuyoa ortegai R., 2019
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chinchaysuyoa Ortegai (Chinchaysuyoa ortegai), first described by R., 2019 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 30.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.

Scientific Name
Chinchaysuyoa ortegai
Authority
R., 2019
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
30 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Chinchaysuyoa
Chinchaysuyoa
Species
Chinchaysuyoa Ortegai
Chinchaysuyoa ortegai

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chinchaysuyoa Ortegai is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chinchaysuyoa Ortegai is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
R., 2019

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