Recorded from the Malatgaw River, Palawan (Ref. 13460). Found in the littoral zone of Manguao Lake; gut analysis showed that it is omnivorous and active at daytime (Ref. Abundant in Lake Taal, 1995 survey (Ref. Also Ref. Maria River, in Laguna; Lake Buhi, Camarines Sur; Lake Naujan, Mindoro (Ref. Malibanos (Tagalog), Burirawan (Bikol), Indong (Maranao/Samal/Tao Sug), Burirawan (Tagalog), Indong (Tagalog), Payangitan (Tagalog), Indang (Visayan), Ogdok (Visayan), Tagibus (Visayan). 13446). A hardy species, reaching maturity at about 1.5 cm long (Ref. 94476). 2847, 7050. 7223). Also Ref. Museum specimens collected in 1983 from various localities, LRS-83119; in 1984, LRS-84134 (Ref. Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08. 80679, 13446) and Lake Naujan (Ref. 13446). 13446). Fishes sold in the Dumaguete City wet market was surveyed from November 2010 to January 2011 covering the northeast monsoon season. 13446). Snakeskin gourami (English), Pla-salit (Tagalog), Gourami (English), Three-spot gurammy (English). Described from specimens collected from Cascade River, Murcielagos Bay, Misamis Occidental, Mindanao (Ref. In Lake Lanao, recorded in 1963-64, 1974-1977and 1982-1983; not recorded in 1990-91 and 2008 surveys (Ref. Recorded as having been or being farmed in rice fields (Ref. 80830), Lake Lanao (Ref. Found by Herre to be common in Lake Lanao in 1923 (Ref. A series of pictures and explanations lead the reader to the target family of the fish to be identified. Arayat, in Pampanga and Nueva Ecija (Ref. 12758), 1963-64, 1973-77, 1982-83, 1990-91 and 2008 surveys (Ref. Alvin Seale brought 24 individuals of this fish to Manila from Honolulu, Hawaii, to be used to control mosquito (Ref. Also Ref. Fairly common in Lake Bombon (=Taal) (Ref. Recorded from Candaba Swamp and Pampanga River (Ref. 12165); present in Taal Lake, Talisay area as part of gill net catch composition (Ref. 94476. Type specimen was collected in 1921 from Dansalan, Lake Lanao, together with. 15. 1739). Rockmountain bass (English), Damagan (Tagalog), Gamagan Kalabingat (Tagalog), Damagan (Visayan). Known only from Lake Lanao. You may also like: Animal identification apps. Cagayan river); apparently overfished (article in Inquirer, 17 Nov. 1998). 45130); reported from Bagabag and Sta. Also Ref. Also Ref. 80824). 94476. 280) and known to occur in isolated lakes as Nunuñgan, which is entirely surrounded by mountains, but has a subterranean outlet (Ref. 2. No locality, MCZ 60049 (Ref. Confined to Camarines Sur and Albay provinces: Lake Buhi, Buhi River, and Lake Bato (Ref. Known from Metro Manila and Laguna Province. 280). Also Ref. Reported from 1986 survey by Mercene (Ref. 27799,81207,13446). 81820). Described from specimens collected in 1926 from a small mountain lake beside sitio Lanigay (Lake Lanigay), Polangui, Albay, Luzon. 95183). Believed to have caused the decline in catch of other important food-fish due to competition for food and space, although not much evidence is available regarding their negative impact (Ref. 10888) and 2008 survey (Ref. 10558). 57971). 559, 55545, 116448. Also Ref. 5.99 cm SL male/unsexed ;5.52 cm SL female. 85815). 4867, 13446) and Lake Taal (Ref. Reported from Lake Naujan (Ref. Asohos (Tagalog), Alisoos (Cebuano), Asoos (Cebuano), Ago-os (Davawenyo), Susay (Ilokano), Usu-us (Ilokano), Asuhos (Tagalog), Daing gusong (Tagalog), Hosohos (Tagalog), Oso-os (Waray-waray), Northern whiting (English), Aso-os (Surigaonon), Hosohos (Tagalog), Aso-os (Bikol), Asu-os (Bikol), Oso-os (Bikol), Osu-us (Bikol), Tayutos (Bikol), Alisoos (Cebuano), Asohos (Cebuano), Asoos (Cebuano), Sigarilyohon (Cebuano), Ago-os (Davawenyo), Asoos (Davawenyo), Common sillaginid (English), Common whiting (English), Aso-os (Hiligaynon), Asoos (Hiligaynon), Osoos (Hiligaynon), Asus (Ilokano), Osoos (Ilokano), Susay (Ilokano), Usu-us (Ilokano), Soos (Kagayanen), Asos (Kapampangan), Asohos (Kuyunon), Awsaos (Kuyunon), Usaos (Kuyunon), Asohos (Tagalog), Asuhos (Tagalog), Asuos (Tagalog), Aso-os (Visayan), Asohos (Visayan), Asoos (Waray-waray), Oso-os (Waray-waray). Also Ref. Specimens were collected from Dansalan, Lake Lanao, Mindanao (Ref. Specimens in ViSCA museum were collected from a river mouth in Baybay, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. Specimens collected in May 1913 from the type locality, a small water creek near Taytay, Palawan (18:5.8-12 cm TL) (Ref. 439). Biyang tulis (Tagalog), Biyang pakiu (Tagalog). 13428). 12768). 3412, 7050, 4517, 12744, 45255. In 1998, production was at a high of 1120 mt, but down to 294 mt in 2000 (Ref. 2858). 80824), Lake Lanao (Ref. Malabar blood snapper (English), Lugho (Tagalog), Maya-maya (Agutaynen), Maya-maya (Banton), Dapak (Bikol), Langit (Bikol), Maya-maya (Bikol), Mayamaya (Bikol), Pulahan (Bikol), Talutoon (Bikol), Aha-an (Cebuano), Dapak (Cebuano), Maya-maya (Cebuano), Aha-an (Davawenyo), Maya-maya (Davawenyo), Malabar red snapper (English), Malabar snapper (English), Dapak (Hiligaynon), Maya-maya (Ilokano), Maya-maya (Kapampangan), Comay (Magindanaon), Maya-maya (Magindanaon), Comay (Maranao/Samal/Tao Sug), Maya-maya (Maranao/Samal/Tao Sug), Tabong (Maranao/Samal/Tao Sug), Maya maya (Surigaonon), Puga (Surigaonon), Dapak (Tagalog), Maya maya (Tagalog), Maya-maya (Tagalog), Pulahan (Tagalog), Ahaan (Visayan), Dapak (Waray-waray), Maya-maya (Waray-waray). 50838). Known from a tributary of Laguna de Bay, Luzon (Ref. Type locality, Zamboanga, Mindanao (Ref. Also Ref. Pampanga: Porak River, CAS 50720. 10885). 7223). 94176). 1, June 2013 56 Museum: Western Calatagan, Batangas, UPZM 5244. Reported from Lake Taal and Lake Naujan (Ref. Separate statistics recorded for this country (Ref. Reported from Ambacan River at Butigan and Layog River at Balinsasayao, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. 280).It is believed to be the only freshwater sardine in the Philippines which immigrated from Balayan Bay to Taal Lake (Ref. Described from specimens, 18.2 - 24 cm, collected from the type locality Dansalan, Lake Lanao, Mindanao (1907, 1921). 48613, 53416. 280). Philippines for making possible this valuable book to be published. Giant mottled eel (English), Igat (Tagalog), Almang (Agutaynen), Casili (Borirawan) (Bikol), Casili (Cebuano), Kasili (Cebuano), Anguilla (Chavacano), Kasili (Davawenyo), Eel (English), Pangitan (Kagayanen), Talunasan (Kapampangan), Endong (Kuyunon), Indong honasan (Maranao/Samal/Tao Sug), Palos (Tagalog), Pubukangbinhi (Tagalog), Kasili (Visayan), Kasili (Waray-waray), 70.00 cm TL male/unsexed ;200 cm TL female, Found to be rare in Lake Bombon (=Taal), except maybe at great depths (Ref. Known only from Lagu Lagu creek on the western slope of Leyte Island. Still present in the 1982 survey (Ref. Goby of mountain streams (English), Bia (Tagalog), Reported from Comon and Haya rivers, Bohol; Coron, Busuanga; Lake Mainit, Surigao; Pansipit R., and Yambo Lake, Luzon; Naujan Lake, Mindoro (Ref. Also Ref. Included in the goby fry fishery or 'ipon' fisheries of Ilocos Sur (Ref. Specimens were collected from Calbiga-a creek and Ambacan River at Baybay, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. 280). Museum: an immature male specimen, 1.95 cm SL, collected from type locality, was designated as lectotype by Böhlke, CAS-SU 24475. 81829). Also Ref. Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08. Specimens were collected from Calbiga-a creek, Kiga creek, Ambacan River at Baybay, and in the vicinity of Daguitan bridge, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. Specimens collected in the 1989 survey from the lake (46 individuals) and from Manguao stream (3), about 2 km NW of the lake were not spearated into the two species (. 94476. Largescale mullet (English), Talilong (Tagalog), Balanak (Agutaynen), Hararan (Bikol), Banak (Cebuano), Gisaw (Cebuano), Banak (Chavacano), Lisas (Chavacano), Gisaw (Davawenyo), Gisaw (Hiligaynon), Gusaw (Hiligaynon), Lul-luran (Ilokano), Balanak (Kagayanen), Banak (Kuyunon), Banak (Maranao/Samal/Tao Sug), Aguas (Tagalog), Banak (Tagalog), Balanak (Waray-waray). 13446). 4867, 13446), Lake Lanao, 1986 survey (Ref. Lakes Buhi and Bato, Camarines Sur (Ref. John's snapper (English), Maya maya (Tagalog), Maya-maya (Agutaynen), Adgawon (Bikol), Arungan (Bikol), Islawan (Cebuano), Maya-maya (Cebuano), Dapak (Chavacano), Aloman (Davawenyo), Aluman (Davawenyo), Katambak (Davawenyo), Maya-maya (Davawenyo), Barao (Hiligaynon), Paswan (Ilokano), Maya-maya (Kapampangan), Babaan (Maranao/Samal/Tao Sug), Paswan (Visayan), Dapak (Waray-waray), Langisi (Waray-waray), Maya-maya (Waray-waray), Paswan (Waray-waray). Specimens were collected from Kiga creek and Ambacan River at Baybay, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. Genevieve Broad is a volunteer professional with the UK's Voluntary Service Overseas - Philippines Program and has over 2 years of experience working in fishing communities of Southern Luzon. 109918). One specimen (MCZ 26394) was collected from Lake Taal (Ref. Not recorded during the 1975, 1976, 1982-83, 1990-91 and 2008 surveys (Ref. Used to have a fishery for migrating adults from Naujan Lake and Taal Lake (Bagarinao, pers. Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08. 2847. 80824). Also Ref. Japanese eel (Tagalog), Casili (Bikol), Casili (Cebuano), Kasili (Cebuano), Kasili (Davawenyo), Ubod (Hiligaynon), Igat (Tagalog), Kasili (Waray-waray). 280, 13446). 03.01 Fish, fresh (live or dead), chilled or frozen: A. 80679, 13446). Leyte, USNM 98836, 98837 (Ref. Also Ref. Where known, local names that differ from the family names are also given. Biyang tulog (Tagalog), Mulug (Bikol), Bia (Tagalog), Mulug (Visayan). A major fishery in Laguna de Bay (Ref. Reported occurrence in San Miguel Bay, Philippines (Ref. 7223). Described from specimens, 6.8 - 10.9 cm, collected from Langbuan, Busuanga, in September 1922. Also Ref. Introduced to Lake Mainit (Ref. 7223). Northern end of Cuyo, Palawan, CAS 54645. Museum: Calasiao River, about 12 km N of San Carlos City, Pangasinan, Luzon, CAS 50723 (holotype, 2.23 cm SL, dextral male); CAS 64254 (paratypes) (Ref. Museum: Solsona, Ilocos Norte, Luzon, creek and rice fields, Fish and Game Administration collection No. Occurrence needs further confirmation since collection from Balabac or Palawan cannot be verified (Ref. 2847, 7050. A number of specimens were collected during the 1994 expedition (Ref. Turkey moray (English), Malibanos (Tagalog), Almang (Agutaynen), Halas-ogdok (Bikol), Bakasi (Cebuano), Endong (Chavacano), Ubod (Davawenyo), Indong (Hiligaynon), Hagmang (Ilokano), Pangitan takot (Kagayanen), Kabo-kabo (Kuyunon), Luddong simon (Maranao/Samal/Tao Sug), Hangit (Waray-waray). In 2017, the Philippines had a population of about 103 million, and mean per capita consumption of fish and fishery products of 40 kg/year or 109 grams/day with the percent of fish and fishery products intake to the total intake at 12.8%. Fry were also introduced in lakes Dapao and Nunungan, Lanao in 1916 (Ref. 58652). 2929). Specimens were collected from Ambacan River at Baybay, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. In range Ref. 13446, 95183); Lake Sebu in Cotabato; Lake Balinsasayao in Negros Oriental, near Dumaguete (Ref. 13446), Laguna de Bay (Ref. An improved edition to include the under-represented families will be most welcome. 12965). Reported from the three specimens collected by Everett from Balabac Is. Eel goby (English), Baliga (Tagalog), Eel shaped goby (English), Ribbon shaped goby (English), Bia (Tagalog). 83381). Dagupan, Pangasinan. 51649). It is no surprise therefore that this species has found an ideal home in the rice terraces of the Cordilleras and has been practically a care-free aquaculture species, well integrated with the organic-farming practices in the region over several decades. Specimens were collected Lagu Lagu creek, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. 280). 13460). 50862). Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08. Also Ref. 280). Type locality, small stream from tiny Basak Lake to the Agus River, nearest barrio, Saguiaren, Lanao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines (Ref. 280), Lake Taal, 1995 survey (Ref. Common in Lake Bombon (=Taal) (Ref. 10885). Also Ref. Collected from Barrio Diviguen, San Mariano, Isabela, from a creek on Mount Moises, Isabela (Ref. Usually found in the littoral areas, with heavy aquatic vegetation (Ref. No fishery for adult milkfish as it is illegal to catch them. Caught with gill nets (Ref. 12165, 13446) and reported as part of gill net catch composition in Talisay area, Taal Lake (Ref. Previously cultured in the past (Ref. 109918). 7223). 280). Also Ref. Also recorded from Lanuza Bay (Ref. Recorded from Candaba Swamp and Pampanga River (Ref. 80679. 280, 13446) and Lake Lanao (Ref. 13492), Lake Taal (Ref. 280, 94476. 2929). Reported from Lake Taal (Ref. 107093). 6802, 092840. Also Ref. Museum specimens collected in 1984 from various localities, LRS-84133 (Ref. It has not established in the wild (Ref. Tilapia (Tagalog), Mossambique tilapia (English), Mozambique tilapia (English), Established in all brackish water farms, rivers, swamps and rice fields throughout the country. Known from the upper reaches of the Pinacanauan River system, a tributary of the Cagayan River in northern Luzon Island (Ref. Collected from Nagtipunan, Quirino Province as specimen for living museum (Ref. Included in the. 2858, 48613. Line illustrations clearly indicate common features and the ways in which families differ.CHAPTER 3: Illustrations of Fish Species by FamilyContaining approximately 450 colour illustrations of species from about 90 families, this chapter is divided into families using the same body shape and size categories as those in chapter 2. 280). 2929). Also Ref. Recorded from Luzon lakes and ponds. CLM includes long-form articles, events listings, publication reviews, Known from Cagayan River. Adult, juvenile, and larvae specimens were caught by light-fishing off El Nido (Ref. 19.20 cm SL male/unsexed ;16.30 cm female. 95183). 6096) and in 1973 from Israel (Ref. 13460) and Sta. 12758). 1602. Also Ref. 12165, 13446). Also Ref. Also Ref. Description of Aurich based on at least a 2.6 cm SL male and a 2.9 cm SL female (Ref. 13492), Laguna de Bay (Ref. Described from four specimens, 5.5 - 8.5 cm, caught at Langbuan, Busuanga, its type locality (Ref. Tumba (Maranao/Samal/Tao Sug), Katapa-tapa (Maranao/Samal/Tao Sug). 4867, 50320). 81820). Found in Laguna Lake (Ref. 7223). 13446, 13446), Batangas, Lake Naujan, Mindoro (Ref. 13446, 80679). Reported from Manguao Lake, in the littoral zone; a bottom-dwelling carnivorous species (Ref. Reported from Lake Taal and Lake Naujan (Ref. Known from the freshwaters of Luzon, may be an endemic species. 94476). Learn more. Described from a 3.4 cm TL (2.75 SL) male holotype (Philippine Fish and Game Administration No. 280). Also Ref. 13446). Also Ref. 1739), but has already been reported in Laguna de Bay (Ref. Reported from Camiguin I. off Misamis Oriental; Wayan and San Nicolas creeks, Busuanga; streams near Old Ayukitan and Okoi R., near Dumaguete, Negros Oriental; Kolambugan, Lanao, hill streams at San Ramon, Mindanao (Ref. identification in Philippines samples, especially between yellowfin and bigeye tunas, through genetic analyses and, if possible, to develop easy keys to separate these species based on the external characters. Museum specimens collected in 1983-4 from various localities, LRS-83109 (Ref. Key features for identifying fish species including anatomy, and pattern and colour markings . 280). 81829). 9420). 58652). 280). 13460). 43716). 1739), but apparently fished already in Lake Taal (Ref. Specimens were collected from Inuntan, Basey River, Samar and San Jose, Dulag, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. Freshwater Fishes in Southern Luzon, Philippines* Vachel Gay V. Paller Mark Nell C. Corpuz Pablo P. Ocampo *DOST-funded project, FishArk Philippines: Direction for the Conservation of Native and Endemic Philippine Freshwater Fishes •FishArk Philippines •Study Sites o Makiling Forest Reserve o Mt. Abundant in Lake Bombon (=Taal) (Ref. Biang bato (Tagalog), Bukto (Ilokano), Bunog (Ilokano), Bia (Tagalog), Ipon (Tagalog), Batog (Visayan), Reported from Lake Naujan (Ref. Cultured in reservoirs (Ambuklao, Angat, Binga, Caliraya, and Lumot (Ref. 20.70 cm SL male/unsexed ;17.50 cm SL female. 4867, 50320, 13446, 81829) and Kalinawan River (Ref. 43275). Limited supply (Ref. 81207). Specimens were collected from Kiga creek and Ambacan River at Baybay, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. 50838). Reported from Lake Mainit (Ref. 7223). 12758). Also Ref. Comprehensive information detailing physical appearance, habitat, ecology, and local names is provided for more than 90 fish families. 7223) and Lanuza Bay (Ref. Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08. Rock goby (English), Bulidao (Ilokano), Pigok (Surigaonon), Bagaong (Tagalog), Pigek (Chavacano), Cross-barred grant (English), Bagaong (Visayan), Pegok (Visayan). Also Ref. 108829). 94476. 7050. Reported from Laguna de Bay, Luzon; Panay; Mindoro; Negros Oriental; Busuanga; Mindanao (Ref. Another 16 specimens were caught by Day in Lake Manguao in 1913 and it is very likely that the types were also taken from here (Ref. Fish Identification Guides. Maya-maya (Agutaynen), Islawan (Cebuano), Aluman (Davawenyo), Katambak (Davawenyo), Maya-maya (Davawenyo), Maya-maya (Kapampangan). 7223). Competes with, Nile tilapia (English), Pla pla (Tagalog), Tilapiya (Maranao/Samal/Tao Sug), Tilapia (Tagalog). The use of these assessment scales has advantages and is recommended to update and improve Philippine laws. Specimens, 2.5 - 10 cm, were collected in Sabaan River, near Lake Naujan, Mindoro (Ref. Recorded as having been or being farmed in rice fields (Ref. Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08. Also reported from Magat River and its tributaries, north of Santa Fe (Ref. 13448). Specimens were collected from Sohoton Cave, Basey River, Samar in 1993 (Ref. 2847, 7050. 109918). 7223). We … When swamp waters recede, the lungfish burrows into the mud and covers itself with a thick coat of slime. 6.50 cm TL male/unsexed ;8.50 cm TL female. 94476. 12748). 109918). 142 No. Also occurs in Butig, Lanao (Ref. across the British Isles. Sinarapan (Bikol), Tabios (Bikol), Bia (Tagalog), Silver moony (English), Bayang (Cebuano), Sampirot (Chavacano), Silver batfish (English), Ilak (Hiligaynon), Pampano (Kagayanen), Sampirot (Maranao/Samal/Tao Sug), Muray-buray (Visayan), Muray-buray (Waray-waray). 80679, 13446) and Lake Naujan (Ref. 7223). Reported harvest in 1984 was over 29,000 tonnes, by 1995 it was below 60 t (Ref. 81207, 13446); Laguna de Bay in a 2005 assessment (Ref. 80824) area in Manila and in Central Luzon. Recorded as having been or being farmed in rice fields (Ref. 80824). 280, 7050, 55545. Adult and juvenile specimens were caught by light-fishing off Calauit I. and El Nido (see author's remarks Ref. 11230. 4867, 13446, 81829) and Kalinawan River (Ref. Described from specimens, 9.5 - 11 cm, collected from the type locality, Dansalan, Lake Lanao (1921) (Refs. Eclipse Expedition and 'Albatross' from Cotabato, Mindanao, central and eastern Visayas to southern Philippines (Ref. 280). Has been reported in the northeastern portion of Taal Lake (Agasen, pers. Specimens were collected during the U.S.N. Reported from Tanjay River, Oriental Negros Prov., 30 km north of Dumaguete and Craan River, Cotabato Prov., Mindanao (Ref. Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08. Reported in Taal Lake (Ref. Also Ref. 12165, 13446). 13446) and Pagbilao mangrove. Specimens were collected from Ambacan River at Baybay, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. Also Ref. Goby (English), Biyang bato (Tagalog), Taporak (Bikol), Bal-la (Ilokano), Ipon (Tagalog), Iswil (Visayan), Tabula (Visayan), Taporak (Visayan), Known from the rivers of Luzon, Lake Taal (Ref. Found still abundant in 1995 in Lake Bombon (=Taal) (Ref. Also Ref. Hawaiian ladyfish (English), Bid-bid (Tagalog), Awa (Banton), Bidbid (Bikol), Kugao (Bikol), Lulong (Bikol), Tangiron (Bikol), Bayedbed (Bolinao), Bulan-bulan (Cebuano), Tuloy (Cebuano), Awa (Davawenyo), Awa (Hiligaynon), Bid-bid (Ilokano), Bidbid (Ilokano), Bidbid (Kapampangan), Bedbed (Kuyunon), Ua (Maranao/Samal/Tao Sug), Bayirbir (Pangasinan), Bidbid (Pangasinan), Balila (Surigaonon), Bidbid (Tagalog), Bidbir (Tagalog), Mid-bid (Tagalog), Alho (Visayan), Awa (Waray-waray), Bid-bid (Waray-waray), Medbed (Waray-waray). 80824). "It excels is in the systematic identification of a fish, leading you through a series of stages to narrow it down from its overall shape, fin pattern, features, coloration, behaviour and habitat" -- John Liddiard. 109918). 6802. Reported from Palawan (Ref. Reported from Laguna de Bay. Also Ref. Museum: west bay of Laguna de Bay, 1984, LRS-84138 (Ref. 12217), Lake Lanao (Ref. 3. 104909). Collected from Panay Island (Ref. Plecostomus (English), Janitor fish (English), Sucking catfish (English). 12165, 13446). Specimens were collected from Kiga creek, Ambacan River at Baybay, and San Jose, Dulag, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. Recorded as. Dwarf pygmy goby (English), Bia (Tagalog), 1.10 cm SL male/unsexed ;1.50 cm TL female. Selecting an identification tool 25 4.1 Users 25 4.2 Selection criteria 25 4.2.1 Response time 28 6348). 104756). 12165, 13446). 81887, 95183), and Lake Mainit, Mindanao (Ref. Also Ref. Also recorded from Pampanga River, Paitan Lake, Pantabangan Dam, Tabuating River and Talavera River (Nueva Ecija) (Ref. 26366). 94476. Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08. 119549). Tropical silverside (English), Gono (Tagalog), Gono (Bikol), Gono (Cebuano), Gunuh (Chavacano), Guno (Davawenyo), Dagubdub (Hiligaynon), Guno (Hiligaynon), Guno (Maranao/Samal/Tao Sug), Guno (Waray-waray). Described from the type (7.6 cm) and 5 cotypes (6.5 - 14.4 cm) collected by Day. 81207). Now the municipality of Hungduan limits fishing access to individual owners of the rice fields as a way of helping owners manage their own yu-yu resource. Established in Lake Caliraya. One of the largest of the Lanao carps. 7223). Also Ref. Found in a muddy substrate and shallow water of Lake Manguao (Ref. Hito (Tagalog), Catfish (English), Native catfish (English), Alimudan (Visayan). Guinobatan River, AMNH 50592; CAS 50722 (Ref. 12768). 58652). 280). Recorded from Lanuza Bay (Ref. 13446, 94476. (Ref. Museum: Lagu Lagu creek, ca. 280). Also Ref. 7223). (Ref. Original description based on at least a 2.4 cm SL male and a 2 cm SL female (Ref. Museum: No locality, CAS 63198 (Ref. Synonyms. Also Ref. 439). Pipefish (English), Dagum-dagum (Visayan). Some voucher specimens were deposited in the fish collection at University of the Philippines Los Baños Museum of Natural History, Philippines. 7223). Although the Philippine fish identified on the main list are believed to be sold in markets one needs to take care with unfamiliar fish. Museum: Nakoda Bay, USNM 98839, 150632. Recorded from Marikina river and Paitan Lake, Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija (Ref. Museum: Big Lagoon, Miniloc I., near El Nido, spoon net, FRLM 12251. This replaced the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act an d regulations. 43281. Museum specimens collected in 1984 from various localities, LRS-84131(Ref. Also Ref. Recorded from Laguna de Bay (Ref. 280). 12165, 13446). Collected from CLSU Fish pond and Pantabangan Reservoir in Nueva Ecija as specimen for living fish museum (Ref. comm.). Recorded from Candaba Swamp and Pampanga River (Ref. 280). Recorded in Tañon Strait (Ref. Reported from Pasig River and Iloilo (Ref. In range Ref. Recorded from Luzon. Likewise, the municipality has banned the use of vine extracts (rotenone and the like) for catching yu-yu as this method kills young fish as well and could be a health risk to humans. 94476. Recorded as introduced (Ref. 9760); and Taal Lake (Ref. Specimens were collected from Ambacan River at Baybay, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. Specimens were collected from Calbiga-a creek, Lagu Lagu creek, a river mouth in Baybay, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. 13446). 1739. 7223). Specimens were collected in 1993 from Calbiga-a creek, Leyte and Sohoton Cave, Basey River, Samar (Ref. Type locality, Agus River, Barrio Matampay, Mindanao (Ref. 47737) and Lanuza Bay (Ref. Described from the type and single specimen, 12.8 cm TL, collected by Herre at Lumbatan, a town on the south shore of Lake Lanao, Mindanao (Ref. A target in the, Long billed half beak (English), Bugiw (Tagalog), Bugiw (Bikol), Ban-ban (Cebuano), Suasid (Cebuano), Swasid (Cebuano), Sa-sa (Davawenyo), Siriw (Ilokano), Susay (Ilokano), Baritos (Kuyunon), Buging (Tagalog), Buguing (Tagalog), Burog (Tagalog), Kansusuwit (Tagalog), Bugiw (Waray-waray), Malamban (Waray-waray). Specimens were collected from the brackishwaters of Kiga creek, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. Described by Herre from specimens taken from Siwagat River, a stream in the mountains east of Lake Lanao; Lake Uyaan; Lake Nunuñgan, Cotabato; and from an outlet of Lake Dapao, Lanao del Sur. 94476). 1739, 58652. 13448). 7223). 280, 55545, 075154, 116448. Tulis (Bikol), Tamban (Cebuano), Tamban (Chavacano), Tamban (Davawenyo), Rainbow sardine (English), Balantiong (Hiligaynon), Tulis (Ilokano), Balantyong (Kagayanen), Kasig (Maranao/Samal/Tao Sug), Tulis (Pangasinan), Tamban (Surigaonon), Tamban (Tagalog), Balatiyong (Visayan), Hilos-hilos (Waray-waray), Alabaybay (Bikol), Balantyong (Cebuano), Tunsoy (Cebuano), Tamban Hilos (Davawenyo), Bud-bud (Hiligaynon), Balid-bid (Ilokano), Tulis (Tagalog), Tunsoy (Tagalog). Known from Pinacañauan River, Cagayan Prov. Reported as a migratory species in Lake Mainit (Ref. May have played a part in the extinction of cyprinids in Lake Lanao, Mindanao (Ref. 7050. Also Ref. 280). 7050, 2847. A very important food fish; cultured in fishponds, pens or cages in Laguna de Bay and all over the country (Ref. 559. Specimens were collected in 1993 from Kiga creek and Ambacan River at Baybay, Leyte and from Sohoton Cave and Inuntan, Basey River, Samar (Ref. 13492); Naujan lake (Ref. 280, 2847, 7050. Collected in 1993 from Calbiga-a creek, Leyte (Ref. 13446). Also Ref. 3.3.10 Genetic identification through single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) 19 3.3.11 Genetic identification using barcoding 20 3.3.12 Acoustic fish identification 21 3.4 Web-based fish identification and information resources 22 4. Recorded from Cagayan River and tributaries (Ref. Migrated into Lake Mainit via Tubay River, Mindanao (Ref. Probably occurs in Tawi-tawi and Balabac (Ref. Also reported from Palawan (Ref. Also Ref. Type locality, Ilokos Norte Prov., Solsona, Luzon (Ref. Bronze catfish (English), Corydoras albino (English). British Wildlife is the leading natural history magazine in the UK, providing essential reading 393, 9987, 12547, 12550. 13499); Rio Chico, Bontoc, Mt. 1739, 12157, 119549. Larval stages of this species are included in the 'dulong' catches from study areas in Calatagan, Tingloy, Bauan and San Juan in Batangas; and Pola, Oriental Mindoro (Ref. 95183). 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