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Triplophysa labiata (Kessler, 1874) Plain thicklip loach |
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| Family: | Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 23 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 15 | |||
| Distribution: | Former USSR: basins of Balkhash and Alakuk; also in Ayaguz, Kazakhstan. Asia: China (Ref. 33800). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits slow current, backwater of streams or lakes over sandy and gravel bottom (Ref. 51717). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Matures at 70 mm SL or more (Ref. 57754). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 03 March 2020 (A2ce+3c+4ce) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||