Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2025
Abstract
The introduction of non-native fish species in the freshwater ecosystems of the Philippines presents a clear threat to native ichthyofauna, making verified reports of such introductions all the more critical. Through the examination of a collected specimen and anecdotes from fisherfolk and social media, we present here the first records of the occurrence of the tinfoil barb, Barbonymus schwanefeldii (Bleeker, 1854), in Laguna de Bay, Luzon Island, Philippines. This represents the addition of another non-native fish species in this lake, which is increasingly becoming dominated by non-native and invasive fishes that have been intentionally or accidentally introduced. Monitoring landed fish catch is crucial in mapping out the occurrence of this species in other portions of Laguna de Bay and its surrounding rivers.
Recommended Citation
Sorgon, K. E. S., Martinez, M. J. L., So, A. J. F., Aboganda, M. F. R., Parungo, J. N. G., Poricallan, A. J. G., Prieto, K. T. B., Magday, M. J. S., Geronimo, A. C. D. C., Anupol, M. V. J. E., & De Leon, D. O. (2025). First specimen-based record of Barbonymus schwanefeldii (Bleeker, 1854) (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) from Laguna de Bay, Philippines. Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology, 18(1), 55–58. https://asbp.org.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PJSBv18-07_Sorgon-et-al.-2025.pdf
