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This is a list of the bird species recorded in the Philippines. The avifauna of the Philippines include a total of 743 species, of which 229 are endemic , five have been introduced by humans. This list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the ...
Among the seas of the Philippines' 7,107 islands there is great diversity of marine animals. Butanding , or whale shark , the largest fish, can be found in the province of Sorsogon . The dwarf pygmy goby or Philippine goby ( Pandaca pygmaea ), is one of the shortest and lightest freshwater fish in the world with a size of 9-11 mm; about the ...
Palaui Island was declared as a National Marine Reserve on August 28, 1994 encompassing an area of 7,145 hectares (17,660 acres). [3] The waters around the island boast of 21 commercial species of fishes with about 50 hectares (120 acres) of undisturbed corals. Palaui Island is a sanctuary for 90 migratory birds. [4]
Fish-eating birds of prey, such as sea eagles and ospreys, are also typically excluded, however tied to marine environments they may be. [6] Some birds, such as darters and anhingas, are primarily found in freshwater habitats, but may occasionally venture into marine or coastal areas as well; [7] [8] such birds are generally not considered to ...
The marine and bird sanctuary consists of two huge atolls (named the North Atoll and South Atoll) and the smaller Jessie Beazley Reef covering a total area of 97,030 hectares (239,800 acres; 374.6 sq mi). It is located 150 kilometres (93 mi) southeast of Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan. [2]
Pages in category "Important Bird Areas of the Philippines" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
The marine waters of the Philippines is five times more in area than the land it covers. [45] Out of the 86 million people that reside in the Philippines, about 40% live on less than a dollar a day. [46] Most people fish for personal consumption and survival. Fish consumption is estimated at 30 kg per capita in the Philippines. [18]