The Anguilliform Eels (Pisces: Anguilliformes) of Bago River and Adjacent Waters in Negros Occidental, Philippines

Authors

  • Carmen C. Menes La Consolacion College-Bacolod
  • Joji D. Linaugo La Consolacion College-Bacolod
  • Jessica O. Pacalioga Biology Department, University of St. La Salle
  • Abner A. Bucol Silliman University Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management (SUAKCREM)

Keywords:

eels, river, brackish water, freshwater, Negros Occidental

Abstract

The Eels (Order Anguilliformes) occurring in Bago River and BEKBDFOU XBUFST JO /FHSPT 0DDJEFOUBM 1IJMJQQJOFT BSF CSJFnZ annotated. A total of 21 species in six families are included in this paper. Snake-eels (Ophichthidae) consist of 11 species, moray
Eels (Muraenidae) are represented by four species, Conger Eels (Congridae) are represented by three species, while only two species belong to the family Muraenesocidae and the Freshwater Eels (Anguillidae) and Spaghetti Eels (Moringuidae) are each represented by a single species.

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Published

2022-10-07

How to Cite

Menes, C. C., Linaugo, J. D., Pacalioga, J. O., & Bucol, A. A. (2022). The Anguilliform Eels (Pisces: Anguilliformes) of Bago River and Adjacent Waters in Negros Occidental, Philippines. Silliman Journal, 51(1). Retrieved from http://sillimanjournal.su.edu.ph/index.php/sj/article/view/183

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 1 (2010): Silliman Journal

Section

Articles