Biology ²

Prefers clear, slow currents of the middle reaches of rivers. Feeds on aquatic insects and small fishes. Lays eggs on water plants in May and June. Eggs and fry are guarded by the male.

Distribution ³

Japan and Korea.

Sources and Credits

1. (c) harum.koh, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by harum.koh, https://www.flickr.com/photos/harumkoh/15601778200/
2. (c) FishBase, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://eol.org/data_objects/20888794
3. (c) FishWise Professional, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://eol.org/data_objects/8574993

More Info

• iNat taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• FishBase
• FishSource
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• VertNet
• World Register of Marine Species
• 日本のレッドデータ検索システム

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