| Has been reported as present in the northeastern portion of Taal Lake (Ref. 57698), where it has dominated the catch composition of gill nets (Ref. 45988). Significant decline in catch of native species in Taal lake such as Glossogobius guirus, Leiopotherapon plumbeus and the Atyid prawn has been attributed to the species, however, over 50% of fisherfolk in Talisay and Tanauan reported that the presence of the fish benefited them (Ref. 57698). Also Ref. 57864. The presence of this fish has displaced the indigenous species which are more beneficial in terms of marketability (Ref. 81207).
Ref:
Kawit, N.S. and M.S. Rosana, 2002
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