The Koller's gudgeon (Gobiobotia kolleri) is a brackish-water fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
Koller'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, a flattened underside and an inferior mouth. As a bottom-dweller it lives among sand and gravel of flowing rivers and searches with the barbels for insect larvae and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Koller's gudgeon?
The Koller's gudgeon has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Koller's gudgeon live?
The Koller's gudgeon lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Koller's gudgeon get?
The Koller's gudgeon grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Koller's gudgeon dangerous to humans?
No, the Koller's gudgeon is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Gobiobotia
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