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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Triplophysa Minuta

Triplophysa minuta Li, 1966
Max Length
6.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Triplophysa Minuta (Triplophysa minuta), first described by Li, 1966 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Triplophysa minuta
Authority
Li, 1966
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
6.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Triplophysa Minuta is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Minuta 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. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
6.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Li, 1966

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