43. Hemibarbus longirostris
(25cm)

H. longirostris
 © 2009 photo by Jeon, HyungPyo

Habitat: Sand and gravel bottomed rivers, lakes, and drains with low to moderate current. Seems to prefer non-turbid, shallow and quiet water. Feeds on benthic invertebrates.

Range: Native to Northeast Asia: Russian Far East, North Korea, South Korea, Japan and northeastern China.  Introduced to Munam River(Goseong County) in East Sea slope, South Korea. 

Remarks: A popular food fish in southern Chungcheongbuk Province.

* Habitat of Hemibarbus longirostris (Geumdang River : Yeoju county, Gyeonggi Province)