Spotted steed

Hemibarbus maculatus

Gobionid Fish beneath Japanese Waters

Temperate
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
East Asia
Fusiform
Medium
Temperate fish

The spotted steed (Hemibarbus maculatus) is a species of small freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae. It is found throughout the Amur basin in eastern Asia to China, the Korean peninsula, and Japan. The generic name, Hemibarbus, is a combination of Ancient Greek hemi, meaning "half", and Barbus, which is another cyprinid genus.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Gobionidae
Genus: Hemibarbus
Maximum length: 47 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Asia: China, Korea, Japan and Amur River basin. At least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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