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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Temperate

Triplophysa Siluroides

Triplophysa siluroides Herzenstein, 1888
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Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
1.5 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
71.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Triplophysa siluroides
Authority
Herzenstein, 1888
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
1.5 kg
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
71.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Head large and depressed; barbels 3 pairs; caudal fin emarginate and upper lobe slightly longer. Body yellowish brown, with dark brown circles and cloudy patterns on back and sides, light yellow on abdomen and spots on fins.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Siluroides is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Triplophysa Siluroides is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Triplophysa Siluroides is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
50cm
Max Weight
1,500g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
71.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Herzenstein, 1888

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