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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Temperate

Triplophysa Heyangensis

Triplophysa heyangensis Zhu, 1992
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Triplophysa Heyangensis (Triplophysa heyangensis) 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 Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Triplophysa heyangensis
Authority
Zhu, 1992
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Nemacheilidae
Nemacheilidae
Genus
Triplophysa
Triplophysa
Species
Triplophysa Heyangensis
Triplophysa heyangensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Triplophysa Heyangensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Heyangensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Triplophysa Heyangensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Triplophysa Heyangensis 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
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2024

📊 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
Zhu, 1992

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Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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