Awaous guamensis is a species of goby native to the Pacific islands from the Marianas to Vanuatu, New Caledonia and Fiji where it can be found in fresh, brackish and marine waters.

[6] The species is found in slow-moving waters especially on Kaua‘i during their annual spawning run to the stream mouth.

[8] They are omnivores, and their diet in one study was found to consist of 84% filamentous algae and 16% of chironomids (non-biting midges) and other animal food.

The males make the nest and attract the females who then lay one clutch per year.

[9] ‘O‘opu nakea are eaten cooked; a common way of preparation is by salting them for 12 hours, then wrapping them in ti leaves and placing them on hot coals.