Hemibarbus mylodon is a species of freshwater fish belonging to the family Gobionidae, the gudgeons. This fish is endemic to Korea. It is commonly called spotted barbel or Korean doty barbel. It inhabits the upper stream of Imjin, Han and Geum River. As of 2008, it is classified as endangered species.
H. mylodon is benthopelagic. It has 3âÂÂ7 dorsal soft rays and 3âÂÂ5 anal soft rays. The fish has a peculiarity of building a tower of pebbles and sand to protect its eggs.