Carachi
📖 Overview
Carachi (Orestias albus), first described by Valenciennes, 1846 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinodontidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 18.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Carachi is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Carachi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. High altitude South America: Lake Titicaca in Bolivia and Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍AYM | Punku |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Andean killifish · Carachi · Carachi amarillo |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orestias neveui | Pellegrin | 1904 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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