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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Triplophysa Alticeps

Triplophysa alticeps Herzenstein, 1888
Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Triplophysa Alticeps (Triplophysa alticeps), first described by Herzenstein, 1888 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 9.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Triplophysa alticeps
Authority
Herzenstein, 1888
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
9 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Triplophysa Alticeps is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Alticeps 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Herzenstein, 1888

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