| Family: |
Cobitidae (Spined loaches) |
| Max. size: |
8.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Asia: endemic to rivers flowing to the east coast of Kyong-sangbuk-do, southeastern Korea. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Usually in clear, slow moving shallow water over sand or small pebbles, or stagnant areas along upper and middle river courses. The species consumes a wide variety of food, including most aquatic algae, small crustaceans and aquatic insect larvae. The spawning season is supposed to be in May. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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