Phallostethus dunckeri

Phallostethus dunckeri
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Atheriniformes
Family: Phallostethidae
Genus: Phallostethus
Species: P. dunckeri
Binomial name
Phallostethus dunckeri[1][2]
Regan, 1913

Phallostethus dunckeri is a species of fish in the Phallostethidae family. It is endemic to Malaysia.

Environment

Phallostethus dunckeri is recorded to be found in a freshwater environment within a pelagic depth range. This species is native to a tropical climate.[3][1]

Distribution

Phallostethus dunckeri is native to the areas of Asia and Malaysia.[3]

Biology

Phallostethus dunckeri can be fertilized when their internal eggs are attached to the substrate through adhesive filaments.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Phallostethus dunckeri". International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  2. ↑ "Phallostethus dunckeri 精器魚". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Phallostethus dunckeri Regan, 1913". FIsh Base. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  4. ↑ "Phallostethus dunckeri". Encyclopedia Of Life. Retrieved 27 September 2013.

Notes

  • Kottelat, M. (1996). "Phallostethus dunckeri". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 1996: e.T16870A6527698. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T16870A6527698.en. Retrieved 21 December 2017.


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