Neostethus ctenophorus (Aurich, 1937)

Family:  Phallostethidae (Priapiumfishes)
Max. size:  2.4 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2 cm SL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  Asia: Luzon, Philippines.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Fertilization is internal and eggs are attached to the substrate via adhesive filaments (Ref. 43413).
IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 10 August 2020 (D) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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