orestias silustani (orestias silustani) in Orestias silustani inhabits freshwater lakes and streams at high altitudes, preferring cold and clear waters with rocky substrates.
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orestias silustani

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orestias silustaniESA Categories -fish

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    orestias silustani

  • Regions

    PeruBolivia

  • Population

    Approximately 10,000 individuals

  • Habitat

    Orestias silustani inhabits freshwater lakes and streams at high altitudes, preferring cold and clear waters with rocky substrates.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    0.5, and 5

Regions

Peru, Bolivia

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