Japanese dace and Similar Species
Tribolodon hakonensis
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Far Eastern dace
Tribolodon brandtii
Key differences: T. brandtii typically has fewer lateral line scales (48-54) and a more robust body. Its pharyngeal teeth formula is usually 5.3.2-2.3.5, similar to T. hakonensis, but the scale count is the primary external differentiator. T. brandtii is also more strongly anadromous.
Sakhalin dace
Tribolodon sachalinensis
Key differences: T. sachalinensis has fewer lateral line scales (45-52) and a more slender body. Its pharyngeal teeth formula is also 5.3.2-2.3.5. It is primarily found in Sakhalin and Hokkaido.
Ugui
Tribolodon ezoe
Key differences: T. ezoe is a recently described species, often confused with T. hakonensis. It typically has a higher number of lateral line scales (60-70) and subtle differences in fin ray counts and body proportions. Its distribution is primarily in Hokkaido.
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