Neostethus Amaricola
📖 Overview
Neostethus Amaricola (Neostethus amaricola), first described by Villadolid & Manacop, 1934 is a tiny fish in the family Phallostethidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 2.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits brackish estuarine and coastal transition zones between freshwater and the sea. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Neostethus Amaricola is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Pelvic fins in males modified to form part of a complex thoracic clasping organ .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Brackish; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | hrdlovka příbojová |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Лузонский неостет |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulaphallus amaricola | Villadolid & Manacop | 1934 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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