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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Triplophysa Turpanensis

Triplophysa turpanensis Wu & Wu, 1992
Max Length
7.7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Triplophysa Turpanensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Triplophysa turpanensis
Authority
Wu & Wu, 1992
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 38. Posterior chamber of the air-bladder with a long and slender tube; its intestine 4 to 5 circles; with obvious stripe and spot in body.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Turpanensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Triplophysa Turpanensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Triplophysa Turpanensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
7.7cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
8
Vertebrae
38

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Wu & Wu, 1992

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