The lake is home to over 530 species. Animals such as the Titicaca water frog and even the Andean fox reside on and around Lake Titicaca. 5. It’s a protected national reserve Since 1978, Lake Titicaca has been a Peruvian national reserve, protected by law. As of 1997 – to further pr...
Lake Titicaca’s fish life consists principally of two species of killifish (Orestias)—a small fish, usually striped or barred with black—and a catfish (Trichomycterus). In 1939, and subsequently,troutwere introduced into Titicaca. A large frog (Telmatobius), which may reach a length of ...