noun
Cobitis takatsuensis (species of loach)
A specific species of freshwater loach native to Japan. Typically used in biological or fishing contexts.
イシドジョウは日本の固有種で、清流に生息している。
The Cobitis takatsuensis is a species endemic to Japan, living in clear streams.
ドジョウ is the common loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus), while イシドジョウ is a distinct species.
Compound of 石 (ishi, 'stone') and ドジョウ (dojō, 'loach'), referring to its habitat among stones in clear streams.