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Table 1: 342 species currently present in the country/island (endemic, native, introduced, reintroduced);
Table 2: 13 species possibly present in the country/island (stray, questionable);
Table 3: 7 species demonstrated to be absent in the country/island (extirpated, not established, misidentification, error).
Table 4: 362 species reported from the country/island altogether.
Table : 362 .
     
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Family Species Author Info Occurrence Common names Abundance Max length Maturity Remark Photo
Terapontidae Mesopristes iravi Yoshino, Yoshigou & Senou, 2002 Fr, Br native   22.31 cm SL male/unsexed  Reported as juveniles of M. argenteus in Leyte by Vari 1978 (Ref. 44255).  No picture yet.
Syngnathidae Microphis brachyurus (Bleeker, 1854) Fr, Br native  Dagum-dagum (Visayan), Kulikog sa buaya (Visayan)  22.00 cm SL male/unsexed  Specimens were collected from Calbiga-a creek, Lagu Lagu creek, and Ambacan River at Baybay, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. 7223). Museum: west bay of Laguna de Bay, 1984, LRS-84138 (Ref. 13460). Also Ref. 7050, 2847. 
Syngnathidae Microphis leiaspis (Bleeker, 1854) Fr, Br native  Dagum-dagum (Visayan)  19.00 cm SL male/unsexed  Specimens were collected from Sohoton Cave, Basey River, Samar in 1993 (Ref. 7223). Also Ref. 7050. 
Syngnathidae Microphis manadensis (Bleeker, 1856) Fr, Br native   20.00 cm SL male/unsexed  Specimens were collected from Lagu Lagu creek, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. 7223). 
Syngnathidae Microphis mento (Bleeker, 1856) Fr, Br native  Dagum-dagum (Visayan)  15.00 cm SL male/unsexed  Museum: Jaro River, Iloilo, Panay I., USNM 108466 (as Parabelonichthys kellersi). Manila, MNHN A.1701, 2085 (as Hemithylacus rocaberti (Ref. 5316). Also Ref. 7050, 2847.  No picture yet.
Syngnathidae Microphis pleurostictus Peters, 1868 Fr endemic   15.00 cm SL male/unsexed  Type locality, Lake Bato, Camarines and Yassot Creek, Albay, Luzon. Also reported from Palawan (Ref. 280). Museum: ZMB 6633; BMNH 1868.7.10.1; MNHN 6036 (Ref. 5316). Also Ref. 94476.  No picture yet.
Centrarchidae Micropterus salmoides (Lacepède, 1802) Fr, Fi, Ex, Sp, Thr introduced   97.00 cm TL male/unsexed  Introduced by Alvin Seale from California, USA in 1907 as a food fish and for sport. Reintroduced in 1915 and 1958. Stocked in Trinidad Lake, Province of Benguet and in Caliraya Lake in Laguna Province. Established in Lake Caliraya. Reported from Lake Lanao (Ref. 13446, 81887, 95183). Also Ref. 1739, 1998, 6346. 
Cobitidae Misgurnus anguillicaudatus (Cantor, 1842) Fr, Aq, Or introduced  Weather loach (English), Yuyu (Ifugao), U-u (Ivatan), Dojo (Tagalog), Japanese loach (English)  28.00 cm SL male/unsexed  Introduced in Trinidad River, Mountain Province (Ref. 280). This species is popularly called yu-yu in Ifugao. It has become notably abundant after the Japanese occupation for which reason (probably) it has also come to be known as Japanese fish, panispis, or palispis in some places. Yu-yu has since become a major source of fish protein in the region, particularly in many areas beyond the reach of fresh fish from the coasts. This freshwater demersal species prefers muddy substrates, still waters, a subtropical climate (between 5 and 25°C) and seems to be omnivorous. 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. Also Ref. 1739, 12157, 119549. Recently catches have declined to very low levels such that even local demands could not be met. The introduction of some freshwater species and some changes in farming practices are believed to have contributed much to the decline and seem to threaten the survival of this fish in the rice fields. The demand for this organically-grown fish has increased not only in the region but also abroad. This fish is now being promoted in the region as a health food, being 70% protein, 20% calcium and practically no cholesterol, according to findings by the Bureau of Foods and Drug (BFAD). In line with the One-Town-One-Product (OTOP) program of the Philippine government, the municipality of Hungduan has adopted yu-yu as its OTOP. The municipal government has alloted PhP 300,000.00 annually for the improvement of yu-yu production for the local market and abroad. The Ifugao provincial government also supports this OTOP and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is involved in the development of aquaculture technology for yu-yu. Traditionally, the rice terraces in Ifugao are open access in terms of fish, shell fish and other non-crop farm products. 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. 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. Beyond meeting current market demands, the improvement of yu-yu production in the rice terraces is seen on the long-term as an incentive to farmers to maintain the rice terraces as a cultural heritage and to keep their organic farming practices. It is also hoped that this would help prevent the out migration of more farmers from the region in search of more profitable farming opportunities in the lowlands. (CB). Collected from Antadas Ricefields, Sagada, Mountain Province as specimen for living fish museum (Ref. 81820). 
Gobiidae Mistichthys luzonensis Smith, 1902 Fr, Fi, Pr endemic  Sinarapan (Bikol), Tabios (Bikol), Bia (Tagalog)  2.50 cm TL male/unsexed 1.2 SL Type locality of Mistichthys luzonensis Lake Buhi, Luzon Island, USNM 50303-04 (syntypes) (Ref. 97102). Originally found in Lake Buhi, Camarines Sur, the pygmy goby was exceedingly abundant until 1960 after which it declined and faced extinction in 1978. Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus and O. niloticus), grunt or ayungin (Therapon sp.), snakehead (Ophicephalus striatus), and possibly the goby (Glossogobius sp.) introduced in the lake and feeding on this species contributed to the decline of the population. Collected a specimen for the living fish museum (Ref. 81820). The only viable stock is found in Lake Manapao (Camarines Sur Province), now declared as a sanctuary for this vulnerable species. Also used as an aquarium species (Ref. 12157). Also Ref. 12550, 94476. 
Monodactylidae Monodactylus argenteus (Linnaeus, 1758) Fr, Br, M, Fi, Or native  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)  27.00 cm SL male/unsexed  Specimens were collected from Ambacan River at Baybay, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. 7223). Also recorded from Lanuza Bay (Ref. 104756). 
Synbranchidae Monopterus albus (Zuiew, 1793) Fr native  scarce (very unlikely) 100.00 cm SL male/unsexed  According to Herre, Fowler 1918 (Ref. 2199) recorded the fish from the Philippine Islands with the specimen placed in the Philadelphia Commercial Museum. Occurs in freswater streams and rice paddies of the larger islands (Ref. 12748). Reported from Luzon (Ref. 26129). 
Mugilidae Mugil cephalus Linnaeus, 1758 Fr, Br, M, Fi native  Flathead grey mullet (English), Aguas (Tagalog), Balanak (Agutaynen), Agwas (Bikol), Balanak (Bikol), Gisaw (Cebuano), Banak (Chavacano), Gisaw (Chavacano), Lisas (Chavacano), Gisaw (Davawenyo), Gisaw (Hiligaynon), Ugapang (Hiligaynon), Lul-luran (Ilokano), Porong (Ilokano), Hurong (Ivatan), Balanak (Kagayanen), Banak (Kuyunon), Banak (Maranao/Samal/Tao Sug), Perong (Pangasinan), Bayanak (Surigaonon), Gisaw (Surigaonon), Agwas (Tagalog), Aligasin (Tagalog), Asubi (Tagalog), Banak (Tagalog), Talilong (Tagalog), Agwas (Waray-waray), Balanak (Waray-waray)  100.00 cm SL male/unsexed  Prized food fish, processed dried in Palawan and the Visayas (Ref. 2858). Also Ref. 393, 2109. Reported from Lake Mainit and Kalinawan River (Ref. 81829). 
Gobiidae Mugilogobius cagayanensis (Aurich, 1938) Fr endemic   6.20 cm SL male/unsexed  Restricted to Lakes Ernestine, Singuan and Sulou on Cagayan Sulu Island, Cagayan Sulu Archipelago (Ref. 43716). Type locality: Cagayan Sulu, Singuan Lake and Sulu Lake (Ref. 43716). Also Ref. 4735, 94476.  No picture yet.
Gobiidae Mugilogobius mertoni (Weber, 1911) Fr, Br native   6.00 cm SL male/unsexed  Type locality of Vaimosa layia, Layia, Batangas Province, Luzon Island, Philippines (Ref. 83763). Also Ref. 94476. 
Serrasalmidae Mylossoma duriventre (Cuvier, 1818) Fr not established  Silver Dollar fish (English)  25.00 cm SL male/unsexed  Collected from Gold Coast, Bio-Sphere, Tondo Manila as specimen for living fish museum (Ref. 81820). 
Danionidae Nematabramis alestes (Seale & Bean, 1907) Fr native   10.10 cm SL male/unsexed  Known from its type locality, Zamboanga; also from Basilan: Lamitan, Burakan, Busay, and Balactasan rivers; Puerto Princesa and Palawan (1909 & 1913); Concepcion, Busuanga (1922). Probably occurs in Tawi-tawi and Balabac (Ref. 2929). Reported from Palawan (Caiholo River, Ulugan Bay; creek near Pancol, Malampaya Sound; Iwahig, Malatgao, and Camino rivers, near Puerto Princesa); Busuanga (Malbato R., Port Unson and Pangauron R., Port Caltom); Isabela River, Basilan; and Zamboanga R., Mindanao (Ref. 280). Five specimens caught by hook & line in 1989 from Manguao stream (Ref. 13489); seven specimens were collected from Manguao Stream using push net, prefer surface and running water habitats (Ref. 50862). Also Ref. 94476. 
Danionidae Nematabramis everetti Boulenger, 1894 Fr questionable   10.50 cm SL male/unsexed  Occurrence needs further confirmation since collection from Balabac or Palawan cannot be verified (Ref. 2929) and the species is endemic to Kalimantan I. Also Ref. 280. 
Danionidae Nematabramis verecundus Herre, 1924 Fr endemic   4.20 cm SL male/unsexed  Described from the type and only specimen, 4.2 cm, collected by Herre in Titunod River, Kolambugan, Lanao, Mindanao in 1924 (Ref. 2929). Also Ref. 280.  No picture yet.
Ariidae Neoarius leptaspis (Bleeker, 1862) Fr native   60.00 cm SL male/unsexed  In the rivers of Mindanao. 
Phallostethidae Neostethus bicornis Regan, 1916 Fr, Br native   3.00 cm TL male/unsexed  Known from the brackishwaters of Nakoda Bay and Malampaya River, Palawan (Ref. 280). Museum: Nakoda Bay, USNM 98839, 150632. Malampaya River, USNM 98840. Palawan, USNM 98838. No locality, MCZ 60049 (Ref. 12768). Also Ref. 7050. 
Phallostethidae Neostethus borneensis Herre, 1939 Fr, Br, M native   2.30 cm SL male/unsexed  Known in Calamianes Islands, northern Palawan (Ref. 48613). Museum: Coron I., Busuanga, CAS-SU 36542 (holotype of N. coronensis, 2.25 cm SL, dextral male); CAS-SU 36543 (paratype) (Ref. 12768). Also Ref. 7050, 12769.  No picture yet.
Phallostethidae Neostethus ctenophorus (Aurich, 1937) Fr, Br endemic   2.40 cm SL male/unsexed ;2.00 cm SL female  Known from a tributary of Laguna de Bay, Luzon (Ref. 280). No museum specimens were examined. Original description based on at least a 2.4 cm SL male and a 2 cm SL female (Ref. 12768). Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08.  No picture yet.
Phallostethidae Neostethus robertsi Parenti, 1989 Fr endemic   2.30 cm SL male/unsexed  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. 12768). Also Ref. 94476. Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08.  No picture yet.
Phallostethidae Neostethus thessa (Aurich, 1937) Fr endemic  Priapium fish (English), Bolinao (Tagalog)   Reported as a migratory species in Lake Mainit (Ref. 13446, 81829), Kalinawan River (Ref. 81829). Museum: type locality, Lake Mainit, Surigao, Mindanao, CAS-SU 36546 (no type status). Description of Aurich based on at least a 2.6 cm SL male and a 2.9 cm SL female (Ref. 12768). Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08. Also Ref. 94476.  No picture yet.
Phallostethidae Neostethus villadolidi Herre, 1942 Fr, Br, M endemic   2.25 cm SL male/unsexed  Specimens were collected in 1993 from Kiga creek and Ambacan River at Baybay, Leyte and from Sohoton Cave and Inuntan, Basey River, Samar (Ref. 7223). Museum: Cagayan de Misamis, Misamis Oriental, Mindanao, mangrove swamp next to Fishery Experiment Station, CAS-SU 36537 (misprinted 23637 in original description) (holotype, 2.25 cm SL, sinistral male); CAS-SU 36538 (paratypes). Negros Oriental, CAS-SU 52344, 36566, 32355; CAS 60258; MNHN 38-15; ROM 54986, 54987, 54988, 50489, 51854. Mactan I., Cebu, AMS I.21938-016. Northern end of Cuyo, Palawan, CAS 54645. Leyte, USNM 98836, 98837 (Ref. 12768). Also Ref. 94476. Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08.  No picture yet.
Zenarchopteridae Nomorhamphus bakeri (Fowler & Bean, 1922) Fr endemic    Type locality, Zamboanga, Mindanao (Ref. 94476). Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08.  No picture yet.
Zenarchopteridae Nomorhamphus manifestus Meisner, 2001 Fr endemic   3.82 cm SL male/unsexed ;6.67 cm SL female  Type locality, Solsona, Ilokos Norte Prov., Luzon (Ref. 44897). Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08.  No picture yet.
Zenarchopteridae Nomorhamphus pectoralis (Fowler, 1934) Fr endemic    Type locality, Bubucan, Luzon Island (Ref. 46206). Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08.  No picture yet.
Zenarchopteridae Nomorhamphus philippinus (Ladiges, 1972) Fr endemic   5.00 cm TL male/unsexed ;6.00 cm female  Known from the Kulaman Plateau, Cebu.  No picture yet.
Zenarchopteridae Nomorhamphus pinnimaculatus Meisner, 2001 Fr endemic   4.10 cm SL male/unsexed ;5.00 cm SL female  Type locality of Nomorhamphus pinnimaculata creek at eastern end of Tunga, Leyte (Ref. 44897, 51649). Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08. Also Ref. 94476.  No picture yet.
Zenarchopteridae Nomorhamphus rossi Meisner, 2001 Fr endemic   4.66 cm SL male/unsexed ;10.01 cm SL female  Type locality of Nomorhamphus rossi, Intel R., pool in river bordered by waterfall (upriver) and rapids (downriver), Barrovia Barangay hot springs, Baggao Municipality, Cagayan Prov., Luzon (Ref. 44897). Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08. Also Ref. 94476, 51649.  No picture yet.
Zenarchopteridae Nomorhamphus viviparus (Peters, 1865) Fr endemic   6.50 cm TL male/unsexed ;8.50 cm TL female  Distributed throughout the islands (Ref. 45130); reported from Bagabag and Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya; Molawin Creek and Sta. Maria R., Laguna; Taal Lake, Batangas (Ref. 12165); Haya R., Bilar, Bohol; Basey R., Samar; Coron, Wayan and San Nicolas creeks, Concepcion, Busuanga; Baldat, Culion; and creek near Indanan, Jolo, Sulu (Ref. 280). Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08.  No picture yet.
Gobiidae Oligolepis acutipennis (Valenciennes, 1837) Fr, Br, M native  Goby (English), Bia (Tagalog)  15.00 cm TL male/unsexed  Rare in Lake Taal, may be a migratory fish which manages to swim through the largely blocked outlet (Ref. 12165, 13446). Specimens in ViSCA museum were collected from a river mouth in Baybay, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. 7223). In range Ref. 4343. 
Blenniidae Omobranchus ferox (Herre, 1927) Fr, Br native   6.00 cm SL male/unsexed  Specimens were collected from Kiga creek and Ambacan River at Baybay, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. 7223). Reported from Taal Lake (Ref. 280, 13446). Also Ref. 4404, 4833, 7050, 80679. 
Syngnathidae Oostethus jagorii (Peters, 1868) Fr, Br native   16.00 cm SL male/unsexed  Specimens were collected from Ambacan River at Makinhas and Layog River at Balinsasayao, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. 7223). Museum: Samar, ZMB 6647 (including holotype, 88:4.75 - 16.65 cm SL). Also Ref. 94476.  No picture yet.
Butidae Ophiocara porocephala (Valenciennes, 1837) Fr, Br, M native  Palu (Bikol), Matapolo (Visayan), Paku (Visayan)  34.00 cm TL male/unsexed  Specimens were collected from Kiga creek and Ambacan River at Baybay, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. 7223). Also Ref. 6802. 
Synbranchidae Ophisternon bengalense McClelland, 1844 Fr, Br native  Palos (Tagalog), Nipa-nipa (Banton), Kasili (Bikol), Ogdok (Bikol), Ugdok (Bikol), Igat (Kapampangan), Katsili (Kuyunon), Buknol (Pangasinan) scarce (very unlikely) 100.00 cm TL male/unsexed  First collected in Quingua River, near Calumpit, Pampanga; reported from Navotas, Manila; Baybay creek, a tributary of Lake Buhi; Apo Reef, west of Mindoro; and in bangus fishponds of Bulacan and Pampanga (Ref. 12748). Caught rarely in Laguna de Bay; not a popular food fish. Museum: east bay, LRS-83114 (Ref. 13460). Also Ref. 4833, 2847, 7050, 41236. 
Cichlidae Oreochromis aureus (Steindachner, 1864) Fr, Br, Aq introduced  Tilapia (English)  45.70 cm TL male/unsexed  An important food fish and cultured with other tilapias. Account for almost a third of the fish production of Laguna de Bay. Museum specimens collected in 1984 from various localities, LRS-84139 (Ref. 13460). Also Ref. 1739, 80824. 
Cichlidae Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters, 1852) Fr, Br, Fi, Aq, Lf introduced  Tilapia (Tagalog), Mossambique tilapia (English), Mozambique tilapia (English) common (usually seen) 39.00 cm SL male/unsexed  Established in all brackish water farms, rivers, swamps and rice fields throughout the country. Introduced in a reservoir in Ambuklao, Mountain Province in 1956, in 1986-1989, they constituted the bulk (66%) of fish production (Ref. 27799). Introduced to Lake Mainit (Ref. 4867, 50320, 13446), Lake Buluan (Ref. 13492), Lake Buhi (Ref. 12217), Lake Lanao (Ref. 13446, 95183) and Lake Naujan (Ref. 13446, 81887). Also reported from Ormoc Bay (Ref. 45205) and San Miguel Bay (Ref. 43275). Museum specimens collected in 1984 from various localities, LRS-84129. Competes with Chanos chanos for food in brackish water farms (Ref. 6096). Caused the near extinction of the local endemic fish Mistichthys luzonensis in Lake Buhi (Ref. 12217). Ranks second in importance to milkfish culture. Cultured in Laguna de Bay (Ref. 13460, 80824); in reservoirs (Ambuklao, Angat, Caliraya, and Binga) (Ref. 13464). Also Ref. 3, 88, 1073, 1739, 5438, 36683. 
Cichlidae Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) Fr, Br, Fi, Aq, Lf introduced  Nile tilapia (English), Pla pla (Tagalog), Tilapiya (Maranao/Samal/Tao Sug), Tilapia (Tagalog) common (usually seen) 60.00 cm SL male/unsexed  Introduced in 1970. Reintroduced in 1972 from Thailand (Ref. 6096) and in 1973 from Israel (Ref. 1739). Widely cultured throughout the country especially in Laguna de Bay (Ref. 80824) area in Manila and in Central Luzon. Recorded from Candaba Swamp and Pampanga River (Ref. 109918). May have played a part in the extinction of cyprinids in Lake Lanao, Mindanao (Ref. 10888). Introduced to Lake Mainit (Ref. 4867, 50320, 13446, 81829). Found in Kalinawan River (Ref. 81829). Introduced to Taal Lake, stocked from fingerlings, and had escaped from the cages (Ref. 12165). No adverse impact on indigenous species in Taal lake has been reported (Ref. 27799,81207,13446). Specimens were collected in 1993 from Ambacan River at Makinhas and Butigan, Leyte (Ref. 7223). Reported from San Miguel Bay (Ref. 45161), Panguil Bay (Ref. 47691), Lake Lanao (Ref. 13446, 95183) and Lake Naujan (Ref. 13446, 81887). Abundant in Lake Manguao, Taytay, Palawan in a 2003 study; both an omnivore and planktivore (Ref. 50862). Cultured in reservoirs (Ambuklao, Angat, Binga, Caliraya, and Lumot (Ref. 13464). Collected from CLSU fish pond, Nueva Ecija as specimen for living fish museum.(Ref. 81820). Also recorded from Pampanga River, Paitan Lake, Pantabangan Dam, Tabuating River and Talavera River (Nueva Ecija) (Ref. 109918). Museum specimens collected in 1984 from various localities, LRS-84131(Ref. 13460). Also Ref. 1739, 9987, 58652. 
Cichlidae Oreochromis spilurus (Günther, 1894) Fr, Ft introduced   19.20 cm SL male/unsexed ;16.30 cm female  Recorded from Batangas, Luzon. 
Adrianichthyidae Oryzias luzonensis (Herre & Ablan, 1934) Fr endemic  Philippine medaka (English), Coscosleng (Ilokano)  4.00 cm TL male/unsexed  Known from Solsona, Batac, Laoag, Bacarra and Dingras (Ref. 2853). Museum: Solsona, Ilocos Norte, Luzon, creek and rice fields, Fish and Game Administration collection No. 41062 (holotype, 3 cm; 29 cotypes, 2.4-3 cm). Some specimens were sent to Stanford University, California. Also Ref. 12591, 12738, 27139. Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08. 
Osphronemidae Osphronemus goramy Lacepède, 1801 Fr, Aq, Or introduced  Goramy (English)  70.00 cm SL male/unsexed  Reported in Laguna de Bay (Ref. 80824), Lake Mainit (Ref. 13446). Also Ref. 1739, 7306, 12157 and 12548. 
Osteoglossidae Osteoglossum bicirrhosum (Cuvier, 1829) Fr questionable  Silver arowana (English)  90.00 cm TL male/unsexed  Collected from Metro Manila as specimen for living fish museum (Ref. 81820). 
Mugilidae Osteomugil cunnesius (Valenciennes, 1836) Fr, Br, M, Fi native  Longfin grey mullet (English), Talilong (Tagalog), Balanak (Agutaynen), Balanak (Bikol), Gisaw (Cebuano), Banak (Chavacano), Lisas (Chavacano), Gisaw (Davawenyo), Mullet (English), Buntis (Hiligaynon), Gisaw (Hiligaynon), Lul-luran (Ilokano), Balanak (Kagayanen), Banak (Kuyunon), Banak (Maranao/Samal/Tao Sug), Banak (Tagalog), Balanak (Waray-waray)  41.00 cm SL male/unsexed  Reported from Lake Taal (Ref. 13446). Also Ref. 2109. 
Butidae Oxyeleotris marmorata (Bleeker, 1852) Fr, Br, Aq, Or native  Bia (Tagalog)  65.00 cm SL male/unsexed  Reported from Laguna de Bay; rivers in Balabac, Tawi Tawi and Mindanao (Ref. 280). Also Ref. 3178, 12157. 
Gobiidae Oxyurichthys keiensis (Smith, 1938) Fr error   7.00 cm TL male/unsexed  Reported from Lake Taal (Ref. 13446); Outside distributional range. 
Gobiidae Oxyurichthys ophthalmonema (Bleeker, 1856) Fr, Br, M native  Goby (English), Bia (Tagalog)  18.00 cm TL male/unsexed  Reported from Lake Taal (Ref. 13446). Museum: Negros Oriental: CAS 51055; Dumaguete, FMNH 40437, UMMZ 100533; Sumalring, CAS 66640. Bolinao Market, Pangasinan, NLU 71395. Nasugbu (Batangas), CAS-SU 33137 (Ref. 28614). 
Butidae Paloa villadolidi Roxas & Ablan, 1940 Fr, Br, M native   5.56 cm SL male/unsexed ;7.50 cm SL female  Type locality of Paloa villadolidi, Dagupan, Pangasinan Prov., Luzon (Ref. 29031, 129074).  No picture yet.
Gobiidae Pandaka pygmaea Herre, 1927 Fr, Br native  Dwarf pygmy goby (English), Bia (Tagalog) scarce (very unlikely) 1.10 cm SL male/unsexed ;1.50 cm TL female 1.05 SL Originally reported from the Malabon River, Rizal, Philippines, which has meanwhile been reclaimed. First described by Herre in 1927 and was rediscovered in 1950 at Dagatdagatan Saltwater Fishery Experimental Station in Malabon (Ref. 4924). Reported in the sea at Culion Island, off Palawan (Ref. 6216). Also reported from Taal Lake (Ref. 12165). Endemism questionable since this species is also reported from other countries (Kottelat, pers. comm.). Also Ref. 439, 2060, 4924, 48613, 94476. 
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