Gobiidae

Oopu nakea

Awaous stamineus

Endemic Goby of the Hawaiian Islands

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Freshwater fish
• Oceania
• Tropical fish

Awaous stamineus, commonly known as ʻOʻopu nakea, is a species of goby native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has been previously considered a synonym of Awaous guamensis but recent work based upon morphological and genetic differences has recognized Hawaiian populations as being distinct. Consequently, Hawaiian Awaous are now recognized as a valid, distinct species.