The Amur goby (Rhinogobius similis) is a species of fresh water goby native to Japan and China, and widely introduced in several central Asian countries, where it has been reported as negatively impacted the local ecology. This species can reach 10 cm (3.9 in) in total length.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Amur 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 tyoni
- Rhinogobius cliffordpopei
- Rhinogobius rubromaculatus
- Rhinogobius flumineus
- Rhinogobius yangminshanensis
- Glossogobius giuris
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Gobiiformes
- Family
- Oxudercidae
- Genus
- Rhinogobius
- Species
- Rhinogobius similis
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