Baishuijiang high-plateau loach
📖 Overview
Baishuijiang high-plateau loach (Triplophysa baishuijiangensis), first described by Shi, Chen, Yang & Wang, 2025 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.50 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 38. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: vestigial eyes; absence of skin pigment; tip of pelvic fin reaching anus; lateral line complete; posterior chamber of air bladder developed; and dorsal fin iii, 7 .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Baishuijiang high-plateau loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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