Kkochidongjagae

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.455

Category

동식물

Designated year

2005

Location

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Coordinates

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The Korean stumpy bullhead catfish (Coreobagrus brevicorpus) is a Korean endemic freshwater fish of the Bagridae family distributed in certain clean upper reaches of Korea's Nakdong River. However, recent river development and pollution have reduced its habitat and population numbers to rare levels. It inhabits relatively clean upper river sections with large stones and gravel on the bottom, primarily feeding on the larvae of aquatic insects. The body measures less than 8 centimeters, making it a small species. With natural habitats being rapidly destroyed, the species faces extinction risk and is currently designated and managed as an endangered species by Korea's Ministry of Environment.