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Endemic and Introduced Fish Species Quiz

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best defines a native species?

a)

This is a species that naturally occurs in a particular area or region.

b)

A species that is native and found only in one specific area.

c)

An organism that humans brought to a new area outside of its natural environment.

d)

A type of species that can spread rapidly and cause harm.

2.

The following species is an example of an introduced species in the Philippines (except).

a)

Clarias gariepinus

b)

Sardinella tawiles

c)

Chanos chanos

d)

Chanos channos

e)

None of the above

3.

This is an introduced fish species that harms its new environment which adversely affect habitats and bioregions, causing ecological, environmental, and/or economic damage.

a)

Native species

b)

Endemic species

c)

Introduced species

d)

Invasive species

4.

The area of this lake is around 4,809.49 ha, and considered as the second-largest lake in the Philippines.

a)

Taal Lake

b)

Lanao Lake

c)

Laguna de Bay

d)

Mainit Lake

5.

This is the world’s smallest commercial fish. Endemic to Lake Buhi, Camarines Sur.

a)

Mistichthys luzonenses

b)

Pinctada maxima

c)

Sinarapan

d)

Mistichthys sinarapanensis

6.

The following statements are true regarding invasive species.

I. Aggressive

II. Faster Reproduction

III. Can outcompete with native species

IV. Can be found only in one area or region.

a)

I only

b)

I and II only

c)

I, II, and III

d)

All of the above

7.

One of the fish species below was introduced in the Philippines in 1972. What is this?

a)

Oreochromis aureus

b)

Oreochromis niloticus

c)

Coptodon zillii

d)

Cyprinus carpio

8.

This species is a large, amphibious freshwater gastropod, native to tropical and subtropical South America. It has been widely introduced around the world as an aquarium species and as a potential food item. It is now recognized as a major agricultural and ecological pest. It feeds on rice and other crops cultivated in or near water, as well as native wetland plants. Introduced in the Philippines around 1980s.

a)

Cristaria plicata

b)

Pila conica

c)

Pomacea canaliculata

d)

Pelodiscus sinensis

9.

According to Fish Base, how many endemic freshwater species are currently present in the Philippines?

a)

67

b)

68

c)

78

d)

56

10.

Is the state of a species being found only in a single defined geographic location, such as an island, state, nation, country or other defined zone; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also found elsewhere.

a)

Endemism

b)

Native species

c)

Endemic Species

d)

Wild species

11.

The following statements are false (except).

I. All endemic species are native species.

II. Endemic species can be found anywhere in the world

III. All endemic species are introduced species.

IV. Not all native species are endemic.

a)

a. I only

b)

b. II, III only

c)

c. III only

d)

d. I and IV

12.

It is a species of marine catfish endemic to the island of Luzon, Philippines. It is commonly known as the Manila sea catfish or kanduli. It is fished commercially.

a)

Arius manillensis

b)

Arius manillensis

c)

Arius kandulinensis

d)

Arius luzunensis

13.

The following are the local names of Manila sea catfish, except?

a)

Dupit

b)

Kiti-kiti

c)

Ito

d)

Ludong

14.

The favorite fish of Dr. Jose P. Rizal.

a)

Pelodiscus sinensis

b)

Tilapia

c)

Arius manillensis

d)

Leiopotherapon plumbeus

15.

This is a new fish species discovered in the Philippines whose common name is based on the Tagalog word 'pogi'.

a)

Chelidoperca santosi

b)

Pterygoplichthys pardalis

c)

Eichhornia crassipes

d)

Pomacea canaliculate

16.

After whom was Pogi Perchlet named?

a)

Williams & Carpenter

b)

Dr. Mudjekeewis D. Santos

c)

Dr. Westly Rosario

d)

None of the above

17.

It is a species in the Adrianichthyidae family. Known to be endemic to the northern part of Luzon in the Philippines. It is a small fish that only reaches a size of over an inch, it has an overall grayish color with a yellow tinge and even though it looks like a good aquarium fish, it is not very easy to keep.

a)

Oryzias luzonensis

b)

Oryzias luzonensis

c)

Oryzias Luzonensis

d)

Oryzias luzonensis

18.

It is an endemic fish species in the Philippines. This can be located specifically at Laguna de Bay, Paoay creek, Paoay Lake, Butong Lake, Laoag, Ilocos Norte and Lanigay, Polangui, Albay. They are small-sized goby, semi-transparent body, often less than 3 cm in length.

a)

Ayungin

b)

Pterygoplichthys pardalis

c)

Pelodiscus sinensis

d)

Gobiopterus lacustris

19.

What do you think the reason why sinarapan fish was called sinarapan?

a)

because of its delicious flavor.

b)

because of the practice of catching/harvesting the fish.

c)

because of its aroma when cooked.

d)

because of its positive contribution to the local economy.

20.

Total land area of the Philippines?

a)

450,000 km²

b)

150,000 km²

c)

220,000 km²

d)

300,000 km²

21.

Locally called as “ayungin” in Tagalog or “lika-ok” in Pampanga, is regarded as one of the tastiest native freshwater fish in the Philippines. It is even reportedly a favorite of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the country’s national hero.

a)

Leiopotherapon plumbeus

b)

Lieopotherapon plumbeus

c)

Leiupotherapon plumbeus

d)

Leiopotherapon Plumbeus

22.

The only known freshwater sardine and is endemic to the Taal Lake in the Philippines and are classified as an endangered species by the IUCN.

a)

Oreochromis tawilis

b)

Sardinella tawilis

c)

Eichhornia crassipes

d)

Sardinella hualiensis

23.

The months when collection of the freshwater sardines are prohibited?

a)

January to February

b)

January to April

c)

March to June

d)

September to November

24.

The size of the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is _______________?

a)

1.2 million km²

b)

2.2 million km²

c)

3.2 million km²

d)

4.2 million km²

25.

_____________ the total number of islands in the the Philippines.

a)

6,541

b)

7,641

c)

8,541

d)

9,641

26.

__________ is the number of the registered fisherfolk in the Philippines in the year 2022.

a)

4.33 million

b)

5.30 million

c)

2.30 million

d)

1.05 million

27.

_________ the percentage of animal protein intake in the Philippines comes from seafood.

a)

25%

b)

55%

c)

50%

d)

75%

28.

________ is the approximate population size of the Philippines in the year 2023 according to PSA (2023).

a)

100.15m

b)

109.1m

c)

112.1m

d)

116.1

29.

_________ is the approximate number of marine fish species in the Philippines.

a)

5,300

b)

6,412

c)

5,314

d)

3,214

30.

The number of endemic marine fish species are estimated in the Philippines is __________.

a)

108

b)

111

c)

80

d)

102

31.

The number of threatened marine fish species are found in the Philippines is ___________.

a)

56

b)

66

c)

76

d)

86

32.

_________ estimated number of freshwater fish species in the Philippines.

a)

230

b)

330

c)

430

d)

530

33.

__________ is the number of endemic freshwater species in the Philippines.

a)

47

b)

57

c)

67

d)

77

34.

The Luzon ricefish is a species in the Adrianichthyidae family. Known to be endemic to the northern part of Luzon in the Philippines. It is a small fish that only reaches a size of over an inch, it has an overall grayish color with a yellow tinge and even though it looks like a good aquarium fish, it is not very easy to keep.

a)

Chelidoperca santosi

b)

Oryzias luzonensis

c)

Mistichthys luzonensis

d)

Arius manillensis

35.

A species of goby with small size, native in the Philippines. Locally known as Kip-kip.

a)

Oryzias luzonensis

b)

Gobiopterus lacustris

c)

Gobiopterus santosi

d)

Sardinella tawilis

36.

This is the only species of Sardinella that is apparently found only, or even mainly, in freshwater environment.

a)

Sardinella tawilis

b)

Arius mannillensis

c)

Arius manillensis

d)

Leiopotherapon plumbeus

37.

Locally known as “ahas pagong”

a)

Leiopotherapon plumbeus

b)

Pelodiscus sinensis

c)

Chelidoperca santosi

d)

Gobiopterus lacustris

38.

Native to Europe but have been widely introduced and are now found worldwide except for the poles and northern Asia. This species of fish was first introduced in 1905 in the Philippines for aquaculture purposes.

a)

Cyprinus carpio

b)

Oreochromis mossambicus

c)

Chanos chanos

d)

Arius manillensis

39.

This species of fish was introduced to control dengue outbreak and lessen mosquito larvae population.

a)

Gambusia affinis

b)

Chitala ornata

c)

Cyprinus carpio

d)

Rana catesbeiana

40.

Introduced for sport fishing but later became invasive. What is this species?

a)

Micropterus salmoides

b)

Oreochromis aureus

c)

Cyprinus carpio

d)

Chitala ornata

41.

Commonly known as Snakeheads, are primitive predatory fish and members of the family Channidae. They are a group of perciform (perch-like) fishes whose affinities are unknown, although recent studies on the molecular phylogeny of bony fishes consider snakeheads as most closely related to the labyrinth fishes (anabantoids) and the synbranchiform eels, which include the spiny eels. This is an introduced fish species and is called “dalag” in local markets.

a)

Channa striata

b)

Oreochromis niloticus

c)

Clarias batrachus

d)

Cyprinus carpio

42.

This is an exotic freshwater eel that is farmed in the Philippines?

a)

Monopterus albus

b)

Anguilla rostrata

c)

Oreochromis mossambicus

d)

Chitala ornata

43.

The clown featherback, also known as the clown knifefish and spotted knifefish, is a nocturnal species of tropical fish with a long, knife-like body. Who became an invasive species in Laguna de Bay after escaping from ponds.

a)

Chitala ornata

b)

Gambusia affinis

c)

Rana catesbeiana

d)

Cristaria plicata

44.

_________ is a species of frog that was introduced for food security and later became invasive. What is this species?

a)

Rana catesbeiana

b)

Kaloula pulchra

c)

Rhinella marina

d)

Oryzias luzonensis

45.

________ is an invasive species of mollusk, and is a vector of schistosomiasis?

a)

Gobiopterus lacustris

b)

Cristaria plicata

c)

Pila conica

d)

Pomacea canaliculata

46.

is a species of softshell turtle that is native to mainland China. Known as the chinese-softshell turtle. An invasive species, which reportedly invades aquatic areas in the Philippines.

a)

Chelonia mydas

b)

Dermochelys coriacea

c)

Caretta caretta

d)

Pelodiscus sinensis

47.

An invasive fish is locally known as janitor fish?

a)

Pterygoplichthys perdalis

b)

Pterygoplichthys pardalis

c)

Cyprinus perdalis

d)

Arius manillensis

48.

An invasive clam that was introduced for pearl culture.

a)

Cristaria plicata

b)

Perna viridis

c)

Tridacna maxima

d)

Pinctada margaritifera

49.

Which sonar signal bounces off the ocean floor?

a)

Echo return

b)

Infrared beam

c)

Electromagnetic reflection

d)

Chlorophyll absorption

50.

Which is a common ecological impact of invasive species?

a)

Increased biodiversity in native ecosystems

b)

Competition with native species for resources

c)

Expansion of habitat for endangered species

d)

Restoration of degraded ecosystem