Neostethus bicornis Regan, 1916
Neostethus bicornis
photo by Panitvong, N.

 Family:  Phallostethidae (Priapiumfishes)
 Max. size:  3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic
 Distribution:  Asia: Thailand, West Borneo, Northeast Malaya and the Philippines.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Fertilization is internal and eggs are attached to the substrate via adhesive filaments (Ref. 43413).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Known from the brackishwaters of Nakoda Bay and Malampaya River, Palawan (Ref. 280). Museum: Nakoda Bay, USNM 98839, 150632. Malampaya River, USNM 98840. Palawan, USNM 98838. No locality, MCZ 60049 (Ref. 12768). Also Ref. 7050.

 Entered by: Casal, Christine Marie V. - 07.08.96
 Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 12.09.02

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