Rhinogobius duospilus is a species of goby native to China and Vietnam where they can be found in fresh or brackish waters. This species can reach a length of 4.5 centimetres (1.8 in) TL. In their natural environment these fish consume larvae or other similar creatures, but they can be fed brine shrimp or blood worms.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Whitecheek 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
- Rhinogobius yangminshanensis
- Rhinogobius rubromaculatus
- Rhinogobius brunneus
- Gobiomorphus huttoni
- Rhinogobius flumineus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Gobiiformes
- Family
- Oxudercidae
- Genus
- Rhinogobius
- Species
- Rhinogobius duospilus
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