Triplophysa Macrocephala
📖 Overview
Triplophysa Macrocephala (Triplophysa macrocephala) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Distinguished from other species of Triplophysa by having the following combination of characters: pectoral fin not reaching beyond pelvic-fin origin; caudal fin forked; body smooth or scaleless; dorsal-fin origin anterior to pelvic-fin origin, edge of dorsal fin truncate; dorsal fin with eight branched rays; anal fin with five branched rays; eye small and vestigial; lower jaw arched with a median notch; air-bladder wrapped in bony capsule, lateral enlarged, posterior chamber of air-bladder degenerated .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Triplophysa Macrocephala is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Triplophysa Macrocephala is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Triplophysa Macrocephala is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 26°N - 25°N, 107°E - 108°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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