Gray loach (Triplophysa dorsalis)

Scientific name: Triplophysa dorsalis Kessler, 1872

The Gray loach (Triplophysa dorsalis) is a freshwater fish of the family Balitoridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–22°C (64–72°F). Native range: Former USSR. Asia, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China.

Gray loach care at a glance

Temperature
18–22°C (64–72°F)

Biology

Usually found in water with slow currents, river coves and lakes. Prefers dense weeds or quiet water.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Triplophysa dorsalis
Family
Balitoridae (River loaches)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
13.0
Common length
12.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: ? - 7.0; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Former USSR. Asia: Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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