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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Triplophysa Longibarbata

Triplophysa longibarbata Chen, Yang, Sket & Aljancic, 1998
Max Length
5.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Triplophysa Longibarbata is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Triplophysa longibarbata
Authority
Chen, Yang, Sket & Aljancic, 1998
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
5.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Nemacheilidae
Nemacheilidae
Genus
Triplophysa
Triplophysa
Species
Triplophysa Longibarbata
Triplophysa longibarbata

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Distinguished from all other species of the genus by having the following combination of characters: eyes absent; snout pointed; tubular flap of anterior nostril elongated into barbel-like structure, posterior nostril borders anterior one. Long and narrow pectoral fin, almost extending to pelvic-fin origin; pelvic fin reaching slightly beyond anus; caudal peduncle with developed caudal-adipose keel; body entirely lacking scales and color; dorsal fin with 8 branched rays; anal fin with 6 branched rays; pelvic fin with 6 branched rays and caudal fin with 16 branched rays . : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

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🦐 Diet

Diet information for Triplophysa Longibarbata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Triplophysa Longibarbata is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
5.5cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Chen, Yang, Sket & Aljancic, 1998

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Paracobitis longibarbatus Chen, Yang, Sket & Aljancic 1998 Synonym

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