Issyk-kul naked loach (Triplophysa strauchii ulacholicus)

Scientific name: Triplophysa strauchii ulacholicus Anikin, 1905

The Issyk-kul naked loach (Triplophysa strauchii ulacholicus) is a freshwater fish of the family Balitoridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–22°C (64–72°F). Native range: Asia, Along the coasts of Issyk-kul.

Issyk-kul naked loach care at a glance

Temperature
18–22°C (64–72°F)

Biology

Spawning occurs during the first half of June.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Triplophysa strauchii ulacholicus
Family
Balitoridae (River loaches)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
16.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Asia: Along the coasts of Issyk-kul.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
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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