Spotted thicklip loach (Triplophysa strauchii strauchii) fish species and information / pictures of Spotted thicklip loach - Triplophysa strauchii strauchii

Spotted thicklip loach (Triplophysa strauchii strauchii) fish species information

Scientific Name
Triplophysa strauchii strauchii

Common Name
Spotted thicklip loach

Biology
Oviparous (Ref. 205).

Classification

Classified By
Kessler, 1874
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Carps (Cypriniformes)
Family
River loaches (Balitoridae)

Distribution

Region
Former USSR
Distribution
Former USSR: basins of Balkhash, Sassyk-kul' and Alakul', and basins of Lake Zasian. Asia: Tarim basin.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
4.2 s.e. 0.73 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
25.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (31 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated