Orestias
Orestias cuvieri
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-fishfyi="fish" data-slug="orestias"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://fishfyi.com/iframe/fish/orestias/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://fishfyi.com/fish/orestias/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://fishfyi.com/fish/orestias/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<fishfyi-fish slug="orestias"></fishfyi-fish>
Not Evaluated
Freshwater
Max Length
27.0 cm
Family
Overview
Orestias (Orestias cuvieri) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinodontidae, in the order Cyprinodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 27 cm.
On this page
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 27.0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Water Type
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Order | Cyprinodontiformes (Live-bearers and killifish) |
| Family | Cyprinodontidae |
| Species | Orestias cuvieri |
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does Orestias get?
Orestias can grow up to 27.0 cm long.
What family does Orestias belong to?
Orestias (Orestias cuvieri) belongs to the family Cyprinodontidae in the order Cyprinodontiformes (Live-bearers and killifish).
Similar Fish
Other species in the Cyprinodontidae family
Amargosa pupfish
Cyprinodon nevadensis
NE
Freshwater
American Flagfish
Jordanella floridae
NE
Brackish
Bahama pupfish
Cyprinodon laciniatus
NE
Brackish
Bahama sheepshead minnow
Cyprinodon variegatus
NE
Both
Bighead pupfish
Cyprinodon pachycephalus
NE
Freshwater
Bigscale pupfish
Cyprinodon macrolepis
NE
Freshwater
Black-blotch pupfish
Megupsilon aporus
NE
Freshwater
Blackfin pupfish
Cyprinodon beltrani
NE
Freshwater
External Databases
Explore More
Fish Rankings
Discover the largest, heaviest, and most exciting fish species
Nature FYI Family
Explore more wildlife and biodiversity encyclopedias