Triplophysa strauchii (Kessler, 1874)
Spotted thicklip loach

Family:  Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches)
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 120.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Former USSR: basins of Balkhash, Sassyk-kul' and Alakul', and basins of Lake Zasian. Asia: Tarim basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Oviparous (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 March 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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