Boie'nen (Old Buhi Language)

oro’on

English: Translation

The talosog/oro-on fry are tiny, translucent fish that rely on parental care, particularly from the aro'an (spawning female), for protection and transportation. They grow rapidly, developing characteristic features and learning to hunt small aquatic organisms. As a crucial part of the lake's ecosystem, protecting the fry and their habitat is essential for the species' sustainability.

Notes

see: aro’an

“Ophiocephalus striatus Bloch.

"Oro-on"; "Terebog"; "Talosog."

Two young specimens, 73 and 87 mm. long, respectively, were reccived. Head 3 in length; depth

6 in length; eye 7 in head, 1.5 in snout; dorsal 44; anal 26; scales 53-15.

According to Dr. F. W. Richardson, this fish in Lake Buhi attains a weight of 5 pounds and is called by the Bicols "ovoon" when young, and "terebog" or "talosog" when grown. It is an important food-fish of the lake, probably exceeded in importance only by the " sinarapan…” - Hugh M Smith (1902)

Source

https-spo-nmfs-noaa-gov-sites-default-files-pdf-content-fish-bull-fb21-17-pdf