Cobitis takatsuensis (species of loach)
A specific species of freshwater loach native to Japan. Typically used in biological or fishing contexts.
The Cobitis takatsuensis is a species endemic to Japan, living in clear streams.
Katakana spelling is common for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form using 泥鰌 for loach; rarely used in practice.
Abbreviated kanji form; very rare.
Compound of 石 (ishi, 'stone') and ドジョウ (dojō, 'loach'), referring to its habitat among stones in clear streams.