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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Rongdu high-plateau loach

Triplophysa rongduensis Mao, Zhao, Yu, Xiao & Zhou, 2023
Max Length
6.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Rongdu high-plateau loach is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Triplophysa rongduensis
Authority
Mao, Zhao, Yu, Xiao & Zhou, 2023
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
6.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 43. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: body naked, scales absent, with skin pigmentation; eyes normal, diameter 7-15% of HL, interorbital width 24-32% of HL; dorsal fin distal margin truncated; pelvic-fin tip not reaching to anus; tip of pectoral fin not reaching to pelvic fin origin; anterior and posterior nostrils closely set, anterior nostril elongated to a barbel-like tip; tip of outrostral barbel extending backward to posterior margin of the eye; lateral line complete; dorsal-fin rays iv-9, pectoral-fin rays i-10, pelvic-fin rays ii-7, anal-fin rays iii-5, 16 branched caudal-fin rays; and total vertebrae 43 .: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rongdu high-plateau loach is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rongdu high-plateau loach is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rongdu high-plateau loach is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
6.9cm
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
5
Vertebrae
43

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Mao, Zhao, Yu, Xiao & Zhou, 2023

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