Triplophysa dorsalis

Description

Triplophysa dorsalis is a species of stone loach in the genus Triplophysa that lives in freshwater. It is found in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Xinjiang (westernmost China). The species is usually found in water with slow currents, river coves and lakes. It prefers the quiet water to live in. Its maximum length is 13 centimetres (5.1 in) TL and the common length is 12 centimetres (4.7 in) SL. Lives at range of temperature of 18 °C-22 °C.