Microphysogobio yaluensis (Mori, 1928)
photo by Kim, I.-S.

Family:  Gobionidae (Gudgeons)
Max. size:  10.6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Endemic to Korea. Known from North (Ref. 12218) and South Korea (Ref. 58345).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 6-6; Vertebrae: 38-39. Eye large, high and lateral. Snout rather pointed. Barbel small. Papillae on upper lip in 1 row; median papillae much larger; mental pad at middle, heart-shaped and with well developed papillae at margin. Caudal peduncle low and slightly long. Breast inside pectoral fins naked (Ref. 42952).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 January 2023 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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