Family: |
Phallostethidae (Priapiumfishes) |
Max. size: |
3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 4.1 cm (female) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Philippines. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 14-16. Scales in longitudinal series, 56-58. |
Biology: |
Found in mountain streams (Ref. 12768). Fertilization is internal and eggs are attached to the substrate via adhesive filaments (Ref. 43413). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 10 August 2020 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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