Amur goby

Species information

Scientific name: Rhinogobius brunneus
Japanese name: クロヨシノボリ
Chinese name: 褐吻鰕虎
English name: Amur goby
Origin: Japan (Honshu to the Ryukyu Islands), Korea, Taiwan, China

Ecology and description

This species lives in the middle and upper reaches of streams. The total length is about 6-10cm, and it usually rests on stones on the bottom. It may be a species complex, and its taxonomy has not yet been resolved.

Field photographs taken during our tours, with observation dates

You may have a chance to see this species when we go to the stream area on the 【Herping】 tour.

Amur goby (Rhinogobius brunneus) Nov 25, 2025 Kunigami
Nov 25, 2025, Kunigami