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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered

Orestias Uruni

Orestias uruni Tchernavin, 1944
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Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Orestias Uruni (Orestias uruni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Orestias uruni
Authority
Tchernavin, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Orestias Uruni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Orestias Uruni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Orestias Uruni is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Orestias Uruni is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. High altitude South America: Lake Titicaca 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
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator

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