Triplophysa Qingzhenensis
📖 Overview
Triplophysa Qingzhenensis (Triplophysa qingzhenensis), first described by Liu, Zeng & Gong, 2022 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 10.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: eye reduced, with diameter 2.1-4.4% HL; interorbital width 25.1-30.4% HL; body scaleless; lateral line complete; posterior chamber of air bladder degenerated; anterior nostril with elongated barbel-like tip; distal margin of dorsal fin truncate; dorsal fin with 7-8, anal fin with 5, and caudal fin with 14 branched fin rays; vertebrae 4 + 34 .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Triplophysa Qingzhenensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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