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💧 Freshwater

Orestias Lastarriae

Orestias lastarriae Philippi, 1876
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Max Length
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Max Weight
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Lifespan
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Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
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Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
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Depth Zone
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📖 Overview

Orestias Lastarriae (Orestias lastarriae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Orestias lastarriae
Authority
Philippi, 1876
Habitat
Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Orestias Lastarriae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Orestias Lastarriae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. High altitude South America: Lakes Pucro and Misa, east of Lima, Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator

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