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💧 Freshwater Extinct 🌡️ Temperate

Triplophysa Cuneicephala

Triplophysa cuneicephala Shaw & Tchang, 1931
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Triplophysa Cuneicephala (Triplophysa cuneicephala) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Triplophysa cuneicephala
Authority
Shaw & Tchang, 1931
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EX
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Triplophysa Cuneicephala is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Cuneicephala is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Triplophysa Cuneicephala is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Triplophysa Cuneicephala 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)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Extinct
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Shaw & Tchang, 1931

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