Chisel Toothcarp
NameChisel Toothcarp
Scientific NameOrestias cuvieri
Common NamesChisel Toothcarp, Cuvier's Killifish
FamilyCyprinodontidae
OriginSouth America, Lake Titicaca
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)100
Max Size (Inches)10.6
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-57
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesNone (extinct)
Description
The Chisel Toothcarp (*Orestias cuvieri*) was a large, predatory toothcarp endemic to the high-altitude Lake Titicaca in South America. Known for its distinctive chisel-like teeth, it was a significant piscivore in its native ecosystem. This species is now considered extinct, primarily due to the introduction of invasive trout species that outcompeted and preyed upon it.
