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Awaous stamineus

Awaous stamineus

Classification

Family
Gobiidae

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.

Distribution

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