Triplophysa zhaoi is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Triplophysa.

It grows to 8 cm (3.1 in) SL.

It is endemic to China and inhabits swampy creeks.

[1] Triplophysa zhaoi holds the record for the lowest altitude for Asian fish: it is found at 50 m (160 ft) below sea level in swamps of the Lükqün oasis, in the Turpan Depression, Xinjiang.

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