Triplophysa Wenshanensis
📖 Overview
Triplophysa Wenshanensis (Triplophysa wenshanensis), first described by Jiang, Cao, Song, Yi & Yang, 2025 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 11.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8; Vertebrae: 42 - 43. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: nearly cone-shaped head; light brown to flesh pink body colour with faint brown blotches; reduced but still discernible eye dots; pelvic-fin tip not reaching the anus; concave distal margin of the dorsal fin; scales absent; barbel-like tip of the anterior nostril; and vertebrae 4 + 38-39 .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Triplophysa Wenshanensis 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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