First Record of the Convict Cichlid Amatitlania nigrofasciata (Günther, 1867) on Mindanao Island, Philippines with remarks on some endemic and introduced fishes in Sawaga River, Bukidnon

Abstract

The Convict Cichlid Amatitlania nigrofasciata (Gunther, 1867) is an introduced freshwater fish. We provide the first record of this species from Mindanao based on samples collected from the Sawaga River, Bukidnon, Mindanao Island. We also provided an account of some fishes, including one endemic fish, the Half-beak ( Nomorhamphus philippinus ), and other introduced species recently sampled in the Sawaga River. We highlight the need to document the spread of introduced species in the river systems of Mindanao. Keywords : Amatitlania nigrofasciata, Sawaga River, freshwater fish