Neostethus borneensis Herre, 1939

Family:  Phallostethidae (Priapiumfishes)
Max. size:  2.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  Asia: Philippines to northern Borneo.
Diagnosis:   
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)
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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