Ziyun high-plateau loach
📖 Overview
Ziyun high-plateau loach (Triplophysa ziyunensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10 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: 5; Vertebrae: 39. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: body naked, scaleless, pigmented markings on surface of body, except ventral; eyes reduced, diameter 2.4-4.9% of head length (HL); pelvic-fin tip extending to anus; tip of pectoral fin not reaching pelvic fin origin; anterior and posterior nostrils closely set, with anterior nostril elongated to a barbel-like tip; tip of outrostral barbel extending backward, not reaching anterior margin of eye; lateral line complete; posterior chamber of air bladder degenerated; and D iii-8, P1 rays i-10, P2 i-6, A iii-5, and 16 branched caudal-fin rays .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ziyun high-plateau loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Ziyun high-plateau loach is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Ziyun high-plateau loach is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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