The Chen's gudgeon (Gobiobotia cheni) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
Chen's gudgeon is a cyprinid relative (Gobionidae) from fresh water of rivers in East Asia. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a slender, elongate, sandy-brown body with several pairs of barbels under the flattened head and an inferior mouth. As a bottom-dweller it lives on sand and gravel bottoms of flowing rivers and probes with the barbels for insect larvae and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Chen's gudgeon?
The Chen's gudgeon has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Chen's gudgeon live?
The Chen's gudgeon lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Chen's gudgeon get?
The Chen's gudgeon grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Chen's gudgeon dangerous to humans?
No, the Chen's gudgeon is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Gobiobotia
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