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Nakdong nose loach

National Institute of Biological Resources

Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources

Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources
Sangju, South Korea

Nakdong nose loach is a class I endangered wildlife species and endemic to Korea, living only in the Nakdong River system. With a body length of about 10 to 16 centimeters, it is among the largest members of the loach family. It has a distinctive black dot pattern on a yellow background.

- Scientific name: Koreocobitis naktongensis
- Classification System: Actinopterygii > Cypriniformes > Cobitidae

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  • Title: Nakdong nose loach
  • Creator: National Institute of Biological Resources
  • Type: Picture
  • Rights: National Institute of Biological Resources
Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources

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