Triplophysa Tianlinensis
📖 Overview
Occurs in a karst cave. Co-exists with a cyprinid fish Sinocyclocheilus tianlinensis Zhou, Zhang, He & Zhou 2004 in a round pool with muddy bottom .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal soft rays: 9. Triplophysa tianlinensis is distinguished from all congeners by the following combination of characters: 8-9 branched dorsal-fin rays; 6 branched anal-fin rays; caudal fin forked and with 15-16 branched rays; pectoral fin not elongated; eye degenerated, with a black pigmented, rudimentary orbital spot; absence of scales and pigmentation on body; lateral line complete; cephalic lateralis system with 5 supraorbital, 3+10 infraorbital and 15 preoperculo-mandibular pores; and 0+10 gill rakers on the first gill arch . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Triplophysa Tianlinensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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