| Occurrence | endemic | ||
| Importance | Ref. | ||
| Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
| Regulations | Ref. | ||
| Freshwater | Yes | ||
| Brackish | No | ||
| Saltwater | No | ||
| Live export | |||
| Bait | No | ||
| Gamefish | No | ||
| Abundance | Ref. | ||
| Comments |
Type locality, Chami, ZIN 4208 (lectotype of Triplophysa microphthalma, 55 mm SL, female with ripe eggs). Apparently endemic to the oases of the Chami Depression, Xinjiang-Uighur Autonomous Region (Ref. 57754); including Shanshan County in Xinjiang Autonomous Region (Ref. 33800); also usually found in Hami City, Turpan City and Toksun County, Xinjiang (Ref. 51717). Also Ref. 31517. |
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| States/Provinces | Xinjiang (endemic) | ||
| States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
| National Checklist | |||
| Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/ch.html | ||