Orestias

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Orestias is a genus of small pupfish native to high-altitude Andean lakes, particularly Lake Titicaca, known for their adaptation to extreme environmental conditions.

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Orestias canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf genus
taxon
adaptation adaptation to high salinity in some species
adaptation to large daily temperature fluctuations
tolerance to high UV radiation
tolerance to low oxygen levels
tolerance to low temperatures
bodySize small
class Actinopterygii
commonName pupfish
conservationStatus many species threatened
several species endangered
diet algae
aquatic invertebrates
detritus
omnivorous
distributionPattern many species endemic to single lakes or basins
ecologicalRole important component of Andean lake food webs
prey for birds
prey for larger fishes
family Cyprinodontidae
foundIn Bolivia
Lake Titicaca basin
Peru
habitat freshwater lakes
high-altitude lakes
shallow littoral zones
kingdom Animalia
namedAfter Orestes (mythology)
linked to: Orestes
nativeTo Andes
Lake Titicaca
high-altitude Andean lakes
notableFor adaptive radiation in Andean high-altitude lakes
extreme environmental tolerance
order Cyprinodontiformes
parentTaxon Cyprinodontidae
phylum Chordata
reproduction benthic egg deposition
egg-laying
taxonRank genus
threat habitat degradation
introduced pejerrey (Odontesthes bonariensis)
introduced trout
overfishing in some localities
water pollution
typeLocality Lake Titicaca

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Cyprinodontidae hasMember Orestias