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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Triplophysa Kullmanni

Triplophysa kullmanni Bănărescu, Nalbant & Ladiges, 1975
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Triplophysa Kullmanni (Triplophysa kullmanni), first described by Bănărescu, Nalbant & Ladiges, 1975 is a fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). 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 Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Nemacheilidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Triplophysa kullmanni
Authority
Bănărescu, Nalbant & Ladiges, 1975
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Triplophysa Kullmanni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Kullmanni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 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
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Bănărescu, Nalbant & Ladiges, 1975

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Nemacheilus kullmanni Bănărescu, Nalbant & Ladiges 1975 Synonym
Noemacheilus kullmanni Bănărescu, Nalbant & Ladiges 1975 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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