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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable

Orestias Silustani

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

📖 Overview

Orestias Silustani (Orestias silustani) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Orestias silustani
Authority
Allen, 1942
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
VU
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 Orestias Silustani is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Orestias Silustani is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Orestias Silustani is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Orestias Silustani is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. High altitude South America: Lake Titicaca 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
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator

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