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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Subtropical

Triplophysa Tenuis

Triplophysa tenuis Day, 1877
Max Length
17 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occurs in backwater of streams, lakes and pools over sandy or muddy bottom . Length type refers to body length and is assumed in TL.

Scientific Name
Triplophysa tenuis
Authority
Day, 1877
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Triplophysa Tenuis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Tenuis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Triplophysa Tenuis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Triplophysa Tenuis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
17cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Day, 1877

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Triplophysa Tenuis is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Triplophysa Tenuis has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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