Odontobutis platycephala
Odontobutis platycephala
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Odontobutis platycephala is a freshwater fish of the family Odontobutidae, in the order Gobiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 20 cm.
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Odontobutis platycephala is a freshwater sleeper goby reaching up to 20.2 cm, endemic to Korean streams. Its distinctively flat head is well-adapted for ambush predation in rocky riverbeds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 20.200000762939453 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Order | Gobiiformes |
| Family | Odontobutidae |
| Species | Odontobutis platycephala |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Korean | 동사리 |
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