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Lizard goby (Rhinogobius philippinus)
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Lizard goby (Rhinogobius philippinus) specimen
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Gobiidae

Lizard goby

Rhinogobius philippinus

Six Centimeters Goby

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Southeast Asia
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

The Amur goby (Rhinogobius similis) is a species of fresh water goby native to Japan and China, and widely introduced in several central Asian countries, where it has been reported as negatively impacted the local ecology. This species can reach 10 cm (3.9 in) in total length.

Family
Gobiidae
Maximum length
6 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Asia: Philippines.
Conservation status
DDData Deficient

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