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Squalidus gracilis (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846) |
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photo by
Senou, H. |
| Family: | Gobionidae (Gudgeons) | |||
| Max. size: | 15.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Japan and Korea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-10; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 6-9; Vertebrae: 33-34 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits lentic waters of middle and lower reaches of rivers, on sandy, pebble bottoms (Ref. 41299). Omnivore (Ref. 41299). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 January 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||