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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Triplophysa Qiubeiensis

Triplophysa qiubeiensis Li & Yang, 2008
Max Length
9.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Triplophysa Qiubeiensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Triplophysa qiubeiensis
Authority
Li & Yang, 2008
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
9.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Diagnosed from all the cave-dwelling congeners in China by having the following characters: highly degenerated eyes; dorsal fin with 7 branched rays; and caudal fin forked. Similar to Triplophysa macromaculata by its highly degenerated eyes, absence of blotches, and caudal fin forked .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Qiubeiensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Triplophysa Qiubeiensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Triplophysa Qiubeiensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 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
9.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Li & Yang, 2008

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