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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Triplophysa Nandanensis

Triplophysa nandanensis Lan, Yang & Chen, 1995
Max Length
8.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Triplophysa Nandanensis (Triplophysa nandanensis), first described by Lan, Yang & Chen, 1995 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Nemacheilidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Triplophysa nandanensis
Authority
Lan, Yang & Chen, 1995
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Nemacheilidae
Nemacheilidae
Genus
Triplophysa
Triplophysa
Species
Triplophysa Nandanensis
Triplophysa nandanensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 9. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Nandanensis 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
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
8.1cm
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lan, Yang & Chen, 1995

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES mřenice nandanská

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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