Spotted barbel facts for kids
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Barbus mylodon (Berg, 1907) |
The Hemibarbus mylodon is a special type of freshwater fish. It is also known as the spotted barbel or Korean doty barbel. This fish is only found in Korea. It lives in the upper parts of the Imjin, Han, and Geum River. Sadly, it is an endangered species as of 2008. This means there are not many of them left.
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About the Spotted Barbel
The Hemibarbus mylodon is a unique fish. It belongs to the Cyprinidae family, which includes carps and minnows. This fish is benthopelagic. This means it lives both near the bottom of the river and in the open water above.
What the Spotted Barbel Looks Like
This fish has special fins. It has 3 to 7 soft rays on its back fin, called the dorsal fin. It also has 3 to 5 soft rays on its anal fin, which is on its underside.
How the Spotted Barbel Reproduces
One of the most interesting things about the spotted barbel is how it protects its eggs. The fish builds a tower using small pebbles and sand. This tower helps keep its eggs safe until they hatch. It's like building a tiny castle for its babies!
Protecting the Spotted Barbel
Since 2008, the Hemibarbus mylodon has been an endangered species. This means it is at risk of disappearing forever. Many people are working to protect this special fish. They want to make sure it can continue to live and thrive in the rivers of Korea. Protecting its habitat and making sure rivers are clean are important steps.
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Hemibarbus mylodon
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