Triplophysa Crassicauda
📖 Overview
Triplophysa Crassicauda (Triplophysa crassicauda) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 44. Distinguished from its very similar species, Triplophya leptosoma, by having the following characters: very wide trunk (the maximum thickness significantly exceeds the maximum depth); comparatively deeper body, caudal peduncle and dorsal fin; more posterior position of the beginning of the dorsal fin; larger ventroanal distance (16.4% SL); anus, settles out of the beginning of the anal fin to more than the orbit diameter .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Triplophysa Crassicauda is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Triplophysa Crassicauda is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Triplophysa Crassicauda is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate Known only from the type locality from Bajan Gol River in Quaidam, Qinghai Province, China.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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