Thymallus yaluensis
Thymallus yaluensis Mori, 1928


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Family:  Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Thymallinae
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: endemic to the upper reaches of Yalu River, Korea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-22; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-13
Biology:  Inhabits very cold and clean rivers. It has the most beautiful form and fins of a freshwater fish. (Ref. 12218).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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