Neostethus lankesteri
Neostethus lankesteri Regan, 1916
photo by Noren, M.


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Family:  Phallostethidae (Priapiumfishes)
Max. size:  3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  Asia: Indonesia, Malaya, Singapore, Thailand (Ref. 94697).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Fertilization is internal and eggs are attached to the substrate via adhesive filaments (Ref. 43413).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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