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Nemacheilidae

Triplophysa orientalis

Triplophysa orientalis

Sixteen Point Eight Centimeters Loach of Chinese Seas

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
East Asia
Medium
Tropical fish

Triplophysa orientalis is a freshwater fish of Asia. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 16.8 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Nemacheilidae
Genus: Triplophysa
Maximum length: 16.8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Asia: Huanghe, Qaidam, Hexi and Jinshajiang systems in China.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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