Family: |
Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Thymallinae |
Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: endemic to the upper reaches of Yalu River, Korea. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-22; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-13 |
Biology: |
Inhabits very cold and clean rivers. It has the most beautiful form and fins of a freshwater fish. (Ref. 12218). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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