Triplophysa Laterimaculata
📖 Overview
Triplophysa Laterimaculata (Triplophysa laterimaculata) 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Differs from its congeners by having the following combination of characters: body compressed posteriorly; dorsal-fin origin closer to caudal base than to snout tip; pelvic fin insertion below 2nd-3rd branched dorsal rays, fins extending beyond anus or nearly reaching anal-fin origin; caudal fin slightly emarginate; no scales on body; lateral line complete; lips thick with strong furrows and papillae remarkable at mouth angle; anterior margin of lower lip covering anterior margin of lower jaw; intestine with 2 coils; free posterior portion of air bladder nearly equal to eye diameter, connecting to anterior encapsulated portion with long tube .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Triplophysa Laterimaculata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Triplophysa Laterimaculata is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Triplophysa Laterimaculata is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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