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The Oopu Nakea (Awaous guamensis) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The Pacific river goby is a goby (Gobiidae) from the islands and coasts of the Indo-Pacific. The species has an elongate, sand-coloured, mottled body and fused pelvic fins forming a sucking disc. It is amphidromous: the larvae wash out to sea and the young return to ascend the rivers, to lowland streams and fast-flowing streams at about 1000 m elevation. On the bottom it takes mouthfuls of sand to sift out small invertebrates, algae and detritus. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Oopu Nakea?
The Oopu Nakea has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Amphidromous river goby with sucker pelvic fins; sifts sand in search of prey and algae.
Where does the Oopu Nakea live?
The Oopu Nakea lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-Pacific; lowland to fast-flowing mountain streams.
How big does the Oopu Nakea get?
The Oopu Nakea grows to a maximum of about 25 cm.
Is the Oopu Nakea dangerous to humans?
No, the Oopu Nakea is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Oopu Nakea edible?
The Oopu Nakea is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Awaous
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