Triplophysa Yangi
📖 Overview
Triplophysa Yangi (Triplophysa yangi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.8 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 - 9; Anal soft rays: 5 - 7; Vertebrae: 38 - 39. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: bilaterally expanded anterior swim bladder chambers protruding from the enlarged bony capsule, distending the lateral body wall, and becoming externally visible; highly developed pectoral and pelvic fins with filamentous extensions; reduced but still discernible eye dots; pectoral fin tip reaching the pelvic fin origin; pelvic-fin tip reaching the anus; scales absent; and posterior chamber of the swim bladder reduced .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Triplophysa Yangi 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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