Neostethus palawanensis (Myers, 1935)

Family:  Phallostethidae (Priapiumfishes)
Max. size:  2.25 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Palawan and Cuyo, Philippines.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in coastal areas. Fertilization is internal and eggs are attached to the substrate via adhesive filaments (Ref. 43413).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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