101. Silurus microdorsalis
(30cm)

Silurus microdorsalis

S. microdorsalis
collected by Kim, DaeMin., Simons, Andrew. M. and Hundt, Peter.
(Hongcheon county, Kangwon Province)
 © 2008 photo by Simons, Andrew M.

 

Habitat: Coarse sand, gravel, and rocky bottomed riffles or shallow pools directly connected to upper river or torrent headwater with moderate to torrential current. Feeds on invertebrates, frogs, and fish.

Range: Endemic to the Korean Peninsula (north to the Apnok River in North Korea, also called Yalu River in Chinese, the South Sea slope to the south).

Remarks: A popular food and game fish in mountainous regions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Habitat of Silurus microdorsalis (Keumgok River: Danyang county, Chungcheongbuk Province)