Family: |
Cobitidae (Spined loaches) |
Max. size: |
17 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: South Korea. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5; Vertebrae: 47-49. Dense dark small spots with orange background on body; caudal fin round marginally (Ref. 42956). |
Biology: |
Found on pebbly bottom of slow-flowing shallow streams (Ref. 42956). Feeds on aquatic insects (Ref. 42956). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 January 2023 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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