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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ 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

Triplophysa Turpanensis (Triplophysa turpanensis), first described by Wu & Wu, 1992 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 7.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate 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 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

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 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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