Family: |
Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes), subfamily: Orestiinae |
Max. size: |
17 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
South America: Lake Titicaca basin in Peru and Bolivia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 10 January 2021 (A2bd) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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