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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Triplophysa Flavicorpus

Triplophysa flavicorpus Yang, Chen & Lan, 2004
Max Length
10.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Triplophysa Flavicorpus (Triplophysa flavicorpus) 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.

Scientific Name
Triplophysa flavicorpus
Authority
Yang, Chen & Lan, 2004
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
10.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 38. Diagnosed easily from all other species of the genus Triplophysa by the following characters: dorsal fin with 10 branched rays; anal fin with 6-7 branched rays; body covered by tiny scales; lateral line complete; body with 6-7 broad vertical bars; 1 narrow longitudinal stripe along lateral line; caudal fin deeply forked; caudal fin base with a large black spot; both lobes of caudal fin with 2 black bars; posterior tip of pelvic fin surpasses anus; a developed axillary lobe present at pelvic-fin base; and upper lip completely interrupted at the middle .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Flavicorpus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
10.4cm
Vertebrae
38

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Yang, Chen & Lan, 2004

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