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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Tibetan stone loach

Triplophysa stolickai Steindachner, 1866
Max Length
16.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Tibetan stone loach (Triplophysa stolickai), first described by Steindachner, 1866 is a medium-sized fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 16.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. 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 stolickai
Authority
Steindachner, 1866
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Water Temp
16–20 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tibetan stone loach 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. Subtropical; 16°C - 20°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
16.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
16–20°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 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
Subtropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1866

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