🐠 TLE Grade 8 | Day 3: Species of Fish in the Philippines
Discover the amazing underwater world right here in the Philippines!
🌍 Why Are There So Many Fish in the Philippines?
The Philippines is part of the Coral Triangle—the global center of marine biodiversity! 🌟
- We have 5% of the world’s coral reefs.
- Our waters are home to over 3,000 species of marine fish!
- Rich habitats like coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds support this diversity.
📌 Fun Fact: The Philippines has more kinds of reef fish than almost anywhere else on Earth!
🗣️ Why Are Fish Names So Confusing?
Fish names in the Philippines can be tricky because:
- 👉 The same fish has different names in Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, and other regional languages.
- 👉 One name (like Lapu-lapu) might refer to several different types of grouper.
- 👉 Some names are based on appearance—like “Dahong-gabi” (taro leaf) for the batfish!
🔍 Example: The Fraser’s dolphin is called Mayahon in Cebuano, but you might not hear that name in Manila!
✨ Rare & Amazing Fish You Should Know
| English Name | Local Name | Cool Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Oilfish | Penahon (Cebuano) | Shiny and deep-sea dweller! |
| Pompret | Pampano (Tagalog) | Delicious and often served in restaurants! |
| Filefish | Saguksok (Cebuano) | Looks like a cross between a pufferfish and a seahorse! |
| Snapper | Maya-Maya (Tagalog) | One of the most common fish in Philippine markets! |
| Fraser’s Dolphin | Mayahon (Cebuano) | Fast-swimming dolphin with a short beak! |
⚠️ Endangered & Protected Fish (Don’t Catch These!)
Some fish are protected by law under Republic Act 10654 and CITES. It is ILLEGAL to catch, sell, or transport them!
- Speckled Blue Grouper – Called Percal in Catanduanes
- Banded Grouper – Known as Manalhog in Negros
- Humpback Whale – Called Balyena
- Pygmy Killer Whale – Called Lumod
🚨 Penalty: Up to 20 years in jail and heavy fines!
💡 Why protect them? To keep our oceans healthy and full of life for future generations.
🎮 Let’s Connect! Match the Fish
Match the English name with the correct local name. Write the letter of your answer.
🌱 Why Should We Care?
Protecting fish species helps:
- ✅ Keep our oceans healthy
- ✅ Support fisherfolk’s livelihoods
- ✅ Ensure food for the future
- ✅ Preserve our natural heritage
💙 You can help by:
- Learning the names of local fish
- Avoiding buying endangered species
- Joining beach clean-ups
- Telling others about RA 10654
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Based on the MATATAG K to 10 Curriculum
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