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💧 Freshwater

Triplophysa Aliensis

Triplophysa aliensis Wu & Zhu, 1979
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Max Length
10.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Triplophysa Aliensis (Triplophysa aliensis), first described by Wu & Zhu, 1979 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 10.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Triplophysa aliensis
Authority
Wu & Zhu, 1979
Habitat
Freshwater
Max Length
10.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Triplophysa Aliensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Aliensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. High altitude

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
10.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator

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