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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Orestias Chungarensis

Orestias chungarensis Vila & Pinto, 1987
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Orestias Chungarensis (Orestias chungarensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Orestias chungarensis
Authority
Vila & Pinto, 1987
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Orestias Chungarensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Orestias Chungarensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Orestias Chungarensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Orestias Chungarensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Temperate South America: Chungará Lake, Chile.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Vila & Pinto, 1987

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