Awaous stamineus, commonly known as ʻOʻopu nakea, is a species of goby native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has been previously considered a synonym of Awaous guamensis but recent work based upon morphological and genetic differences has recognized Hawaiian populations as being distinct. Consequently, Hawaiian Awaous are now recognized as a valid, distinct species.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of ’O’opu Nākea 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 banana
- Stenogobius hawaiiensis
- Awaous melanocephalus
- Gobiomorphus coxii
- Glossogobius giuris
- Pseudapocryptes elongatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Gobiiformes
- Family
- Oxudercidae
- Genus
- Awaous
- Species
- Awaous stamineus
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