noun
golden venus chub
A species of freshwater fish (Hemigrammocypris rasborella) native to Japan. Typically written in katakana.
カワバタモロコは日本の固有種です。
The golden venus chub is a species endemic to Japan.
Standard katakana spelling for this fish name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name likely derives from 川端 (riverbank) and 諸子 (a type of small fish), reflecting its habitat and appearance. The exact derivation is uncertain.