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Oxuderces wirzi (Koumans, 1937) Wirz's goby |
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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 | |||