Scientific Name: Coreobagrus Ichikawai
Listed as Endangered in: Japan
The Nekogigi Catfish lives in freshwater streams and is only active at night. Adults can reach up the length of eleven centimeters. Their diet consists of crustaceans, insect larvae, tadpoles, small fish, and plankton. After the female lays her eggs, the male is in charge of protecting the nesting site. Threats to this species include disturbance and degradation of the habitat. Conservation measures underway include legal protection and restoring its habitat.
Listed as Endangered in: Japan
The Nekogigi Catfish lives in freshwater streams and is only active at night. Adults can reach up the length of eleven centimeters. Their diet consists of crustaceans, insect larvae, tadpoles, small fish, and plankton. After the female lays her eggs, the male is in charge of protecting the nesting site. Threats to this species include disturbance and degradation of the habitat. Conservation measures underway include legal protection and restoring its habitat.