Triplophysa Gejiuensis
📖 Overview
Triplophysa Gejiuensis (Triplophysa gejiuensis), first described by Chu & Chen, 1979 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 5.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Eyes degenerated and only with shallow concave; barbels 3 pairs; body naked and without pigment; lateral line pores clear.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Triplophysa Gejiuensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 25°N - 21°N found in underground river at Bajianjing, near Qifang of Gejiu, Yunnan, China.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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