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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Triplophysa Longipectoralis

Triplophysa longipectoralis Zheng, Du, Chen & Yang, 2009
Max Length
5.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Inhabits clear water in the cave with water temperature below 20° C. One stomach contains aquatic insects and copepods .

Scientific Name
Triplophysa longipectoralis
Authority
Zheng, Du, Chen & Yang, 2009
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
5.2 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5 - 6; Vertebrae: 39. Diagnosed from other congeners by the following characters: highly developed pectoral fin, reaching beyond pelvic-fin origin; eyes present and vestigial; body covered with scales; dorsal and lateral sides of head and body mottled with blotches; dorsal fin emarginate; caudal fin forked; and anus close to anal-fin origin .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Longipectoralis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
5.2cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
6
Vertebrae
39

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Zheng, Du, Chen & Yang, 2009

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