Lake Buhi, Buhi Camarines Sur
The "smallest food fish" that only found in the Philippines
SINARAPAN
The sinarapan, known as the world's smallest fish, can be found in the Philippines, specifically in the freshwater lakes and rivers of the province of Batangas, particularly in Lake Bunot and Lake Pangalangan. These tiny fish thrive in shallow waters with abundant vegetation, where they feed on tiny organisms. Due to their limited habitat and specific environmental requirements, sinarapan populations are vulnerable to habitat degradation and pollution.
Sinarapan, known scientifically as Mistichthys luzonensis, is a small fish endemic to the Philippines, particularly found in the freshwater lakes and rivers of the region. It is primarily located in Lake Baao and Lake Bato in the Bicol Region. Due to its limited habitat and specific environmental requirements, sinarapan is considered vulnerable and is often studied for conservation efforts.
The legend of the smallest fish in the Philippines often centers around the "sinarapan," a tiny fish found in Lake Buhi in Camarines Sur. This fish, measuring just about 1.5 centimeters, is celebrated for its resilience and unique beauty. Local folklore often attributes a mystical quality to the sinarapan, symbolizing hope and the delicate balance of nature. It serves as a reminder of the rich biodiversity in the Philippines and the importance of preserving its natural habitats.
The sinarapan, the world's smallest commercial fish species, is native to the Philippines. It was discovered by American biologist Dr. Lawrence M. Page in 1938 during his research in Lake Buhi, Camarines Sur, Philippines.
A sinarapan, which is considered the smallest commercially harvested fish in the world, typically weighs less than a gram. They are so tiny that it would take a substantial number of them to make up just one gram.
The sinarapan (Mistichthys luzonensis) is the world's smallest commercially-harvested fish located only in the Philippines. They are endemic to the Bicol Region, specifically in Lake Buhi, Lake Bato, Bicol River and other bodies of water in Camarines Sur province, east side of the Philippines.
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Around 2,000 species of fish are found in Philippine waters. The largest fish is the whale shark, which measures 590 feet. The smallest fish is the pygmy goby fish (Pandaka pygmaea) which measures 9.6 millimeters. The tabios, which is a fresh water fish, is about 3 to 4 millimeters long.Other fishes in the Philippines are the milkfish (the national fish), catfish, galunggong, tilapia, sinarapan, dilis, isdang dilat, mayamaya, ulo-ulo, biya, and lapu-lapu.