Ceheng high-plateau loach
📖 Overview
Ceheng high-plateau loach (Triplophysa cehengensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 39. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: body naked, scales absent, skin pigmentation absent; eyes reduced, diameter 2% of head length (HL), interorbital width 27-37% of HL; dorsal fin distal margin emarginated; pelvic-fin tip reaching to anus; tip of pectoral fin not reaching to pelvic fin origin; anterior and posterior nostrils closely set, with the anterior nostril elongated to a barbel-like tip; tip of outrostral barbel extending backward, not reaching to anterior margin of the eye; lateral line complete; dorsal-fin rays iv-9, pectoral-fin rays i-10, pelvic-fin rays ii-8, anal-fin rays iii-5, 16 branched caudal-fin rays; and total vertebrae 39 .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ceheng high-plateau loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Ceheng high-plateau loach is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Ceheng high-plateau loach is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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