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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Orestias Piacotensis

Orestias piacotensis Vila, 2006
Max Length
6.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Orestias Piacotensis (Orestias piacotensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Orestias piacotensis
Authority
Vila, 2006
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
6.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Orestias Piacotensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Orestias Piacotensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Orestias Piacotensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Orestias Piacotensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Chile.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4
Food Items

plankton (boechellid copepods and microalgae (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
6.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vila, 2006

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