Family: |
Phallostethidae (Priapiumfishes) |
Max. size: |
2.25 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; marine |
Distribution: |
Asia: Mindanao, Cuyo, Mactan, Negros Oriental and Leyte, Philippines. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occur in mangrove and nipa swamps (Ref. 280). 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 |
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