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Ludong is herbivorous, eating only the filamentous algae that live on rocks and boulders in and near river rapids. A mature fish weighs from 0.25 to 2 kg (0.55 to 4.41 lb) and costs P4,000- P5,000 a kilo, making it one of the most expensive fish in the country.
“Ludong”, also known as the president’s fish, is a river mullet known to be found in Cagayan River, Northern Philippines. Unfortunately, this species has been heavily exploited over the years.
Mar 24, 2019 · A P10 million research and breeding center for the country’s most expensive fish ludong will be built in Cagayan Valley, the Bureau of Fishery and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said.
Oct 4, 2020 · BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The mighty Abra River, one of the country's five major river systems that nurtures the endangered "Ludong" fish, is under tight watch as the Ilocos Sur Provincial Fish...
Jan 1, 2010 · The lobed river mullet or Ludong, endemic to the Cagayan Valley region, is a treasured fish believed to be an annual gift of the river goddess to the Ibanags or to the people living by the Cagayan River .
Aug 24, 2023 · This is 'Ludong', a freshwater Lobed River Mullet endemic to the Cagayan River and its tributaries extending through the watersheds of Cagayan Valley and the Santa-Abra River Systems of Ilocos Sur and Abra provinces.
May 28, 2014 · Are you willing to spend thousands of pesos for one fish? Dubbed by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources as the most expensive fish in the Philippines, the President’s fish or ludong would make you cough up P5,000 for a kilo.
The Lobed river mullet is also known as Ludong and is found in the Cagayan River of Northern Luzon region of the Philippines. It is a fresh water fish that swims down the river to the ocean for mating.
Aug 25, 2022 · In terms of feed, continuous and alternate feeding of commercial diet and duckweed improved the growth performance of ludong in captivity. Moreover, October was found to be the peak spawning month of ludong.
Feb 6, 2018 · TUGUEGARAO CITY -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Cagayan Valley formulated a comprehensive plan to conserve the Ludong (Pacific Salmon), following the approval of a project proposal on Monday. The PHP26-million project will build on the initial accomplishments made by the…
