TAGALOG Other Local Names ENGLISH

Alakaak Tuel, Balat, Dulama Croaker

Alumahan Tuna, Tambacol, Tangigi, Tanigi. Long-jawed Mackerel
Apahap Katuyot, Matang-pusa, Mangagat. Sea bass; bulgan (Negros); Barramundi (Australia)
Asohos Whiting
Bakoko Sea bream, reddish variety or sweet lips; related to snapper, with a
smaller mouth; passed off as grouper (lapu-lapu)
Bangus Milkfish
Betilya Emperor, white snapper (passed off as maya-maya)
Biloan Lattice monocle bream
Bisugo Threadfin bream
Blue marlin Royal blue marlin Swordfish (billfish)
Chabita Hiwas, Isabita, Bilong-bilong, Tahas Moonfish
Dagum-dagum Kabayo-kabayohan Seahorse.
Dalag Mud fish.
Dalagang bukid Lapas, Morong, Boyoyod Yellow tail fusilier
Danggit Rabbit fish with white dots
Dapa Indian halibut, Tongue sole, Flounder
Dilis Bulinau, Silag, Bombra, Sibuyan Anchovy
Dorado Kabayo Mahi-mahi, Dolphin fish
Duhol Sea snake
Espada Beltfish
Galunggong Hard-tail mackerel (galunggong babae); Round scad (galunggong lalaki),
Muro-aji (Japan)
Gindara Oil fish (escolar); two types: smooth-skinned and rough-skinned, the latter
with a higher oil content; for both, servings of more than 6 oz or 150 g may
cause bothersome loose oily stools, for which it has been referred to as
"xenical' fish. A good "colon-cleansing" fish, but atraveler's nightmare, a
fish to avoid if travel is contemplated in a day or two.
Hasa-hasa Short-bodied mackerel
Haol-haol Bilis, Tamban-tuloy Sardines
Hito Catfish
Isdang lawin Flying fish
Japayuki Mackerel
Kanduli Salmon catfish
Labahita Mangadlit, Isdang ilog, Pulang ikog Surgeon fish or unicorn fish
Lapu-lapu Bato-bato, Kulapo, Kakab Grouper
Loro Parrot fish, brightly colored with beak-shaped mouth
Malasugui Black or white marlin
Maming Wrasse
Matang baka Purse-eyed scad
Matang-dagat Tilefish
Matumbok Sailfish
Maya-maya Bambangon, Matangal, Alsis Red snapper
Pagi Manta Sting ray
TAGALOG Other Local Names ENGLISH
Palos Eel
Pampano Apahan, Damis lawin, Pulang Pomfret, silver or black
buntot
Pla-pla Tilapia bigger than 1 kg
Sapsap Hiwas, Laway-laway Small flat fish, Ponyfish
Salay-salay Apahay Scad
Sinarapan Mistichthys Luzonensi, world's smallest edible fish
Talakitok Maliputo Trevally, Jack, Cavalla
Tambakol Tulingan, Barilis, Talingay Skipjack tuna
Tamban Sardinella
Tanguingue Tangi, Tanige Spanish mackerel; kingfish (U.S.); a bigger variety is called wahoo.
Tawilis Herring (found only in Taal Lake)