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The Gudgeon (Gobio rivuloides) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The Chinese gudgeon is a cyprinid (Gobionidae) from East Asia. The species has an elongate, spindle-shaped body with an inferior mouth and a pair of barbels, and bears a row of dark spots along the lateral line. It prefers sandy bottoms in shallow, slow-flowing water of rivers and streams. On the bottom it searches with its barbels for small invertebrates, insect larvae and detritus. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Gudgeon?
The Gudgeon has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a spots pattern. Inferior mouth with barbels and a row of flank blotches; bottom-dweller of sandy rivers.
Where does the Gudgeon live?
The Gudgeon lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. East Asia; sandy bottoms of shallow, slow-flowing water.
How big does the Gudgeon get?
The Gudgeon grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Gudgeon dangerous to humans?
No, the Gudgeon is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Gudgeon edible?
The Gudgeon is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Gobio
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