Family: |
Phallostethidae (Priapiumfishes) |
Max. size: |
2.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish |
Distribution: |
Asia: Philippines to northern Borneo. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Fertilization is internal and eggs are attached to the substrate via adhesive filaments (Ref. 43413). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
Known in Calamianes Islands, northern Palawan (Ref. 48613). Museum: Coron I., Busuanga, CAS-SU 36542 (holotype of N. coronensis, 2.25 cm SL, dextral male); CAS-SU 36543 (paratype) (Ref. 12768). Also Ref. 7050, 12769. |
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