Smith's priapium fish
Phenacostethus smithi
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-fishfyi="fish" data-slug="smiths-priapium-fish"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://fishfyi.com/iframe/fish/smiths-priapium-fish/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://fishfyi.com/fish/smiths-priapium-fish/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://fishfyi.com/fish/smiths-priapium-fish/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<fishfyi-fish slug="smiths-priapium-fish"></fishfyi-fish>
Not Evaluated
Brackish
Max Length
2.0 cm
Family
Overview
Smith's priapium fish (Phenacostethus smithi) is a brackish-water fish of the family Phallostethidae, in the order Atheriniformes. Maximum recorded length is 2 cm.
On this page
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 2.0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Water Type
Brackish
Taxonomy
| Order | Atheriniformes (Silversides) |
| Family | Phallostethidae |
| Species | Phenacostethus smithi |
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does Smith's priapium fish get?
Smith's priapium fish can grow up to 2.0 cm long.
What family does Smith's priapium fish belong to?
Smith's priapium fish (Phenacostethus smithi) belongs to the family Phallostethidae in the order Atheriniformes (Silversides).
Similar Fish
Other species in the Phallostethidae family
Busai
Neostethus lankesteri
NE
Brackish
Cá bụng đầu
Phallostethus cuulong
NE
Brackish
Gulaphallus bikolanus
Gulaphallus bikolanus
NE
Freshwater
Gulaphallus eximius
Gulaphallus eximius
NE
Freshwater
Gulaphallus falcifer
Gulaphallus falcifer
NE
Freshwater
Gulaphallus panayensis
Gulaphallus panayensis
NE
Saltwater
Neostethus amaricola
Neostethus amaricola
NE
Brackish
Neostethus bicornis
Neostethus bicornis
NE
Brackish
External Databases
Explore More
Fish Rankings
Discover the largest, heaviest, and most exciting fish species
Nature FYI Family
Explore more wildlife and biodiversity encyclopedias