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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Triplophysa Brevicauda

Triplophysa brevicauda Herzenstein, 1888
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Max Length
8.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Triplophysa Brevicauda (Triplophysa brevicauda) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Triplophysa brevicauda
Authority
Herzenstein, 1888
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
8.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Triplophysa Brevicauda is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Brevicauda 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. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
8.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Herzenstein, 1888

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