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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