Iksookimia yongdokensis Kim & Park, 1997
photo by Kim, I.-S.

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:   
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)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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