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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

andean killifish

Orestias empyraeus Allen, 1942
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for andean killifish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Orestias empyraeus
Authority
Allen, 1942
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for andean killifish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for andean killifish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for andean killifish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for andean killifish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical South America: Junin Lake and upper Amazon River basin in Peru.

🌿 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
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allen, 1942

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English andean killifish
🌍CES orestias jezerní
🇪🇸Spanish orestias

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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