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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Triplophysa Xiqiensis

Triplophysa xiqiensis Ding & Lai, 1996
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Triplophysa Xiqiensis (Triplophysa xiqiensis), first described by Ding & Lai, 1996 is a fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Triplophysa xiqiensis
Authority
Ding & Lai, 1996
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Triplophysa Xiqiensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Triplophysa Xiqiensis 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)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Ding & Lai, 1996

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