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sinarapan
Phonetic
[‘sɪ˩˥.nˈʌ̂ɾ̆’ʌ̆p̆ʌ̂n]
English: Translation
The sinarapan (Mistichthys luzonensis) is a species of fish in the goby subfamily, Gobionellinae, and the only member of the monotypic genus Mistichthys. It is endemic to the Philippines, specifically found in Lake Buhi and several other smaller lakes in the Bikol region, Luzon, such as Lake Bato, Lakelets Kategday, and Manapao. Notably, the sinarapan holds the record in the Guinness World Records as the world’s smallest commercially harvested fish, measuring only about 10-13 millimeters in length. Unfortunately, this tiny species is threatened with extinction due to overfishing and the introduction of invasive species like Nile tilapia.
Bikol: Translation
tabyos
Part of Speech
noun
Semantic Domain
Fish and marine creatures
Scientific Name
Mistichthys luzonensis
Notes

Summary from:

Smith, H. M. (1902). Notes on five food-fishes of Lake Buhi, Luzon, Philippine Islands. Bulletin of the U.S. Fish Commission, 21, 167-171.

Mistichthys luzonensis, also known as Sinarapan, is a species of goby fish found in Lake Buhi, Luzon, Philippines. Here's a summary description:
- *Physical Characteristics:*
   - Elongated, compressed body
   - Large head
   - Widely separated dorsal fins
   - Large genital papilla in each sex
   - Average length: 12.5 mm (males slightly smaller than females)
- *Habitat and Distribution:*
   - Found in Lake Buhi, Luzon, Philippines
- *Reproduction:*
   - Eggs have a unique, highly developed membrane with filaments, suggesting attachment to objects during development
   - Eggs are deposited in crevices or under objects and fertilized
- *Economic Importance:*
   - Considered a food fish of considerable importance
   - Dried and sold as a delicacy in local markets
   - Caught using large sheets of close web and sold in exchange for goods like potatoes, rice, or copper pennies

This tiny fish is notable for being one of the smallest known vertebrates, with a unique reproductive system and significant cultural and economic value in the region.

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