Wirz's goby
📖 Overview
Wirz's goby (Oxuderces wirzi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
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 .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Wirz's goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Wirz's goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Wirz's goby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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