Triplophysa Xiuwenensis
📖 Overview
Triplophysa Xiuwenensis (Triplophysa xiuwenensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.9 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): 8; Anal soft rays: 6; Vertebrae: 41. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: body naked; absence of skin pigmentation, lateral line complete; eye reduced, with diameter of HL 4.6-6.7%; anterior nostril with elongated barbel-like tip; long outer rostral barbel reaching to posterior margin of eyes; distal margin of dorsal fin truncate; tip of pectoral fin not reaching to pelvic-fin origin, tip of pelvic fin near anus; dorsal fin 8, anal fin 6, and caudal fin 14-15 branched fin rays; and vertebrae 41 .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Triplophysa Xiuwenensis 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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