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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Triplophysa Minxianensis

Triplophysa minxianensis Wang & Zhu, 1979
Max Length
11.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Triplophysa Minxianensis (Triplophysa minxianensis), first described by Wang & Zhu, 1979 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 11.80 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 minxianensis
Authority
Wang & Zhu, 1979
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
11.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Triplophysa Minxianensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Minxianensis 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. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
11.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Wang & Zhu, 1979

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