Neostethus thessa (Aurich, 1937)

Family:  Phallostethidae (Priapiumfishes)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  Asia: Lake Mainit, Surigao, Mindanao, Philippines.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Fertilization is internal and eggs are attached to the substrate via adhesive filaments (Ref. 43413).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 10 September 2020 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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