Hemibarbus mylodon is a species of freshwater cyprinid fish endemic to Korea. It is commonly called spotted barbel or Korean doty barbel.[1] It inhabits the upper stream of Imjin, Han and Geum River. As of 2008, it is classified as endangered species.[2]

H. mylodon is benthopelagic. It has 3–7 dorsal soft rays and 3–5 anal soft rays. The fish has a peculiarity of building a tower of pebbles and sand to protect its eggs.[3]

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  • Hemibarbus mylodon
    Hemibarbus mylodon

References

  1. ^ "Hemibarbus mylodon (Berg, 1907)". GBIF. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  2. ^ "Hemibarbus mylodon". DBpia. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  3. ^ "Hemibarbus mylodon is Back in Kum River". APEC-VC Korea. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2013.