Oxuderces wirzi (Koumans, 1937)
Wirz's goby
Oxuderces wirzi
photo by Polgar, G.

Family:  Oxudercidae (Mudskippers), subfamily: Oxudercinae
Max. size:  10.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  Oceania: Papua New Guinea and northern Australia.
Diagnosis:  Distinguished by the following characteristics: total D2 elements 29-31; total anal fin elements 27-30; second dorsal and anal fins basally connected with caudal fin; 17 branched caudal rays; predorsal scales 26-44; 2 recurved, canine teeth internal to symphysis of lower jaw; bifid teeth usually present in lower jaw, sometimes in both jaws; pore situated posteriorly in interorbital region; basihyal bifid (Ref. 5218).
Biology:  Occurs in mud and sand bottoms at river mouths (Ref. 5218).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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