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Andean Killifish (Orestias gracilis)
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Ecological Illustration of Andean Killifish (Orestias gracilis)
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Cyprinodontidae

Andean Killifish

Orestias gracilis

Five Centimeters Cyprinodontid Fish of South American Waters

  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South America
  • Small

Andean Killifish is a freshwater fish from South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 5 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Killifishes and Livebearers
Family
Cyprinodontidae
Genus
Orestias
Water type
Freshwater
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