Triplophysa Xingyiensis
📖 Overview
Triplophysa Xingyiensis (Triplophysa xingyiensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 5. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: eyes normal, eye diameter 9.1-17.3% of head length (HL); interorbital width 29.3-37.5% of HL; anterior and posterior nostrils closely set, anterior nostril elongated into a barbel-like tip; outer rostral barbel extending posteriorly to the anterior margin of the eye; body naked and scaleless, with skin pigmentation; lateral line complete; dorsal fin distal margin truncated; pectoral fin tip not reaching the origin of the pelvic fin; pelvic fin tip not reaching the anus; dorsal fin rays ii, 7; pectoral fin rays ii, 7-9; pelvic fin rays ii, 5; anal fin rays i, 5; 16 branched caudal fin rays; and total vertebrae 4 + 36 .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Triplophysa Xingyiensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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