Peacock Mudskipper

Total number of elements in second dorsal fin 29-31(mean =29.9); total number of anal-fin elements 27-30 (mean = 28.9); second dorsal and anal fins unattached to caudal fin; 17 branched caudal fin rays; predorsal scales 26-44 (mean = 32.9); two recurved canine teeth internal to symphysis of lower jaw; bifid teeth typically present in lower jaw, sometimes in both jaws; pore located posteriorly in interorbital region; basihyal bifid.

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).

Occurs in mud and sand bottoms at river mouths (Ref. 5218).

The Wirz's goby, Oxuderces wirzi, is a species of goby found in Oceania from Papua New Guinea and northern Australia.