Ashishirohaze

Acanthogobius lactipes

Not Evaluated Both

Max Length

9.399999618530273 cm

Family

Gobiidae

About

A small goby from Japanese and Korean tidal mudflats with pale, translucent coloration ('shiro' = white). Inhabits intertidal and shallow subtidal mudflats in Japan and Korea.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	9.399999618530273 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Intertidal and shallow subtidal mudflats in Japan (Tokyo Bay and surrounding areas) and Korea. Inhabits muddy tidal flat habitats; tolerates wide salinity fluctuations.

Water Type

Freshwater & Saltwater

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Taxonomy

Order	Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Family	Gobiidae (Gobies)
Species	Acanthogobius lactipes

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Ashishirohaze get?

Ashishirohaze can grow up to 9.399999618530273 cm long.

Where is Ashishirohaze found?

Intertidal and shallow subtidal mudflats in Japan (Tokyo Bay and surrounding areas) and Korea. Inhabits muddy tidal flat habitats; tolerates wide salinity fluctuations.

What family does Ashishirohaze belong to?

Ashishirohaze (Acanthogobius lactipes) belongs to the family Gobiidae (Gobies) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).