Acanthogobius flavimanus, commonly referred to as the yellowfin goby, mahaze, and Japanese river goby, is a goby native to the northwestern Pacific Ocean. It has spread beyond its native range to become an introduced, and often invasive, species. It has been recorded in Australia, Mexico, and Florida and California in the United States.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Yellowfin 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
- Acanthogobius hasta
- Neogobius fluviatilis
- Awaous banana
- Glossogobius giuris
- Rhinogobius similis
- Babka gymnotrachelus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Gobiiformes
- Family
- Oxudercidae
- Genus
- Acanthogobius
- Species
- Acanthogobius flavimanus
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