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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Triplophysa Cakaensis

Triplophysa cakaensis Cao & Zhu, 1988
Max Length
6.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Triplophysa Cakaensis (Triplophysa cakaensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Triplophysa cakaensis
Authority
Cao & Zhu, 1988
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
6.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Triplophysa Cakaensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Cakaensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Triplophysa Cakaensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Triplophysa Cakaensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
6.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Cao & Zhu, 1988

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