Stenogobius hawaiiensis, the Naniha goby, is a species of goby endemic to the Hawaiian Islands where it can be found in marine, brackish and fresh waters. This species is not as adept a climber as are many other Hawaiian gobies and thus is not found in the upper reaches of streams. This species can reach a length of 11.4 centimetres (4.5 in) SL. In the Hawaiian language, it is also known as O'opu naniha. It feeds on invertebrates such as worms, crustaceans and insects as well as algae. It is preyed upon by birds such as the black-crowned night-heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) as well as native fishes such as Caranx spp., Polydactylus sexfilis and Sphyraena barracuda.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Naniha Goby being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Awaous stamineus
- Rhinogobius similis
- Gobiomorphus coxii
- Acanthogobius flavimanus
- Rhinogobius rubromaculatus
- Sicydium salvini
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Gobiiformes
- Family
- Oxudercidae
- Genus
- Stenogobius
- Species
- Stenogobius hawaiiensis
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo