O'opu Nakea

Q: What is the scientific name for o'opu nakea?

O'opu Nakea is Awaous stamineus. Anglers also call it oopu, o'opu, native hawaiian goby, o'opu nakea, hawaiian goby, oopu nakea.

The record

O'opu Nakea at a glance

Scientific name: Awaous stamineus
Typical size: 4-12 inches
Water: Freshwater
Habitat: Freshwater
Rarity in the Fishdex™: Rare

Where it lives

Habitat

This species inhabits freshwater streams throughout the Hawaiian Islands, typically in pools and slower-moving areas. They are not typically targeted by anglers as they are small and considered more culturally and ecologically important than recreational.

Catch one and it is yours

Log a o'opu nakea through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.

How the Fishdex™ works

Questions

O'opu Nakea questions people ask

What is the scientific name for o'opu nakea?

O'opu Nakea is Awaous stamineus. Anglers also call it oopu, o'opu, native hawaiian goby, o'opu nakea, hawaiian goby, oopu nakea.

How big does an o'opu nakea get?

A typical o'opu nakea runs 4-12 inches. Cobia records the length and weight of every o'opu nakea you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.

Where do o'opu nakea live?

This species inhabits freshwater streams throughout the Hawaiian Islands, typically in pools and slower-moving areas. They are not typically targeted by anglers as they are small and considered more culturally and ecologically important than recreational. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.

Is o'opu nakea in the Cobia Fishdex?

Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.

Freshwater