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💧 Freshwater

Orestias Minimus

Orestias minimus Tchernavin, 1944
Max Length
3.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Orestias Minimus (Orestias minimus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Orestias minimus
Authority
Tchernavin, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Max Length
3.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Orestias Minimus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Orestias Minimus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Orestias Minimus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Orestias Minimus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. High altitude South America: Lake Titicaca in Peru and Bolivia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator

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