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The Orestias crawfordi is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinodontidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
Orestias crawfordi is a small fish of the family Cyprinodontidae from the high Andes of South America, in the Lake Titicaca basin on the border of Peru and Bolivia. The species reaches about 8 cm and has, characteristic of the genus Orestias, no pelvic fins. It inhabits cold, clear highland water. The diet consists of small zooplankton, insect larvae and small invertebrates. Unlike many killifishes this is not a seasonal fish. The genus Orestias shows a remarkable species richness in the Andean lakes, arising from isolation in separate waters.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Orestias crawfordi?
The Orestias crawfordi has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a spots pattern. Small highland fish of the Andes; lacks pelvic fins, characteristic of the genus Orestias.
Where does the Orestias crawfordi live?
The Orestias crawfordi lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. High mountains of the Andes (Titicaca basin, Peru/Bolivia).
How big does the Orestias crawfordi get?
The Orestias crawfordi grows to a maximum of about 8 cm. On average the species is around 5 cm.
Is the Orestias crawfordi dangerous to humans?
No, the Orestias crawfordi is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Orestias crawfordi edible?
The Orestias crawfordi is rarely eaten.
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