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Spotted barbel
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Scientific classification
Synonyms

Barbus mylodon (Berg, 1907)
Gonoproktopterus mylodon (Berg, 1907)
Hamibarbus mylodon (Berg, 1907)
Hypselobarbus mylodon (Berg, 1907)Belligobio eristigma Jordan & Hubbs, 1925

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

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.

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