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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Temperate

Spotted thicklip loach

Triplophysa strauchii Kessler, 1874
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Spotted thicklip loach (Triplophysa strauchii), first described by Kessler, 1874 is a medium-sized fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 25.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. 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 strauchii
Authority
Kessler, 1874
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25 cm
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Spotted thicklip loach is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spotted thicklip loach is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4.2±0.73

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00891 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
55.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Kessler, 1874

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