Amur goby

Rhinogobius similis

Ten Centimeters Goby from Japanese Waters

Amur goby is a freshwater fish from Asia. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 10 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Gobies and Allies
Family: Gobiidae
Genus: Rhinogobius
Maximum length: 10 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Asia: Japan, Korea, Yalu River, Tumen-ula River and Maikhe River in the basin of Peter the Great Bay. Amur River basin (Ref. 13397 ) and Tedzhen River basin (Ref. 39702 ). At least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction.

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