The Laemolyta orinocensis lives in the benthopelagic, freshwater environment.
Laemolyta orinocensis can be distinguished from L. garmani, L. taeniata and L. proxima in having more scales along the lateral line (47 More
Laemolyta orinocensis La Marca, 1997Anostomus orinocensis Steindachner, 1879; (valid as) - Laemolyta proxima McAllister, 1990Anostomus proximus Garman, 1890; (valid as) Anostomus varius Garman, 1890; (synonym) - Laemolyta taeniata Cope, 1872Schizodon taeniatus More