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Euchiloglanis davidi

Updated：2024-05-29 Source：神农架国家公园管理局

Euchiloglanis davidi, a species of the genus Euchiloglanis in the family Sisoridae, is a National Class II Protected wildlife species in China. It is a benthic freshwater fish that inhabits rocky crevices in fast-flowing streams, with limited mobility. Its fin bases are well-developed into sucker-like structures, enabling it to adhere to rocks. It primarily feeds on aquatic insects and their larvae, as well as earthworms and attached algae.