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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium

Triplophysa Stenura

Triplophysa stenura Herzenstein, 1888
Max Length
13.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Triplophysa Stenura (Triplophysa stenura), first described by Herzenstein, 1888 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 13.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. 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 stenura
Authority
Herzenstein, 1888
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
13.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Triplophysa Stenura is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Stenura is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. High altitude

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00759 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
13.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator

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