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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Olivaichthys Cuyanus

Olivaichthys cuyanus Ringuelet, 1965
Max Length
21.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Olivaichthys Cuyanus (Olivaichthys cuyanus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Diplomystidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Olivaichthys cuyanus
Authority
Ringuelet, 1965
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
21.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 4 - 5; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11; Vertebrae: 41 - 44.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Olivaichthys Cuyanus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Olivaichthys Cuyanus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Olivaichthys Cuyanus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate South America: Colorado River and tributaries; Desaguadero-Salado basin, including the rivers San Juan, Mendoza, Tunuyán and temporary environments connected to those rivers.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
21.8cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
6
Anal Spines
5
Anal Rays
10
Vertebrae
43

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Ringuelet, 1965

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