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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium

Triplophysa Stewarti

Triplophysa stewarti Hora, 1922
Max Length
20.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
57.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Triplophysa Stewarti (Triplophysa stewarti), first described by Hora, 1922 is a medium-sized fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 20.80 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 stewarti
Authority
Hora, 1922
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
57.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Triplophysa Stewarti is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Stewarti 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 = 0.00813 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
20.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
57.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator

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