Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability

CAS Ichthyology Collection Database


CAS-ICH 44205 Orestias silustani   [Catalog of Fishes] HOLOTYPE  [image] ID by/date  Allen , W. R. / 1942 Cyprinodontidae
Counts (Alc/Skel/CS) 1/0/0 Prep Type - Preservative alc-75% EtOH; radiograph Other/Previous Number IU 16097 Size      
Collector; Vessel Allen, William R.  Field Number WRA 11-I-19 Date Collected  
Continent/Ocean South America Country Peru State Puno County
Water Body Lago Umayo Drainage Lago Titicaca basin Island Group Island
Depth Width Salinity Gear
Locality Five leagues northwest of Puno, elev. nearly 13,000 ft.
Latitude-Longitude -15.760992°, -70.231501°; uncertainty: 12903 m (Source: FishNet Collaborative Georeferencing Project) Bottom Type
Georef. RemarksCoordinates at 15 miles (1 league=3 miles) NW of Puno. Error calculated using the Manis Georeferencing Calculator
Acc. Number Specimen Remarks
Collecting Event Remarks Irwin Exped.