Phallostethus dunckeri

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

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

Phallostethus dunckeri is recorded to be found in a freshwater environment within a pelagic depth range. This species is native to a tropical climate.[2][1]

Distribution

Phallostethus dunckeri is native to the areas of Asia and Malaysia.[2]

Biology

The eggs of Phallostethus dunckeri are fertilised internally and then after laying they are attached to the substrate by adhesive filaments.[3]

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