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Japanese river goby

Acanthogobius flavimanus

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Max Length
30.0 cm
Depth Range
1-6m
Family

About

A medium-sized goby (15-20cm) from Japanese and Korean rivers and estuaries. Brownish with dark spots; inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms in brackish and freshwater. Commercially harvested in Japan.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 30.0 cm
Depth Range 1-6m

Habitat & Distribution

Estuaries

Water Type
Freshwater & Saltwater
Depth Range
1-6m
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Taxonomy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Japanese river goby get?
Japanese river goby can grow up to 30.0 cm long.
Where is Japanese river goby found?
Estuaries
What family does Japanese river goby belong to?
Japanese river goby (Acanthogobius flavimanus) belongs to the family Gobiidae (Gobies) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).

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