Gulaphallus eximius Herre, 1925

Family:  Phallostethidae (Priapiumfishes)
Max. size:  3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 4.1 cm (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 14-16. Scales in longitudinal series, 56-58.
Biology:  Found in mountain streams (Ref. 12768). Fertilization is internal and eggs are attached to the substrate via adhesive filaments (Ref. 43413).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 10 August 2020 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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