Yellowfin Goby
Acanthogobius flavimanus
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 529
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
Acanthogobius flavimanus, commonly referred to as the yellowfin goby, mahaze, and Japanese river goby, is a goby native to the northwestern Pacific Ocean. It has spread beyond its native range to become an introduced, and often invasive, species. It has been recorded in Australia, Mexico, and Florida and California in the United States.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Acanthogobius flavimanus”.