Common Name:  Flagtail, Jungle Perch, Rockmountain Bass, Mountain Trout, Buffalo Bream

Local Name:  Damagan (Tagalog); Damagan (Cebuano)

Max Size:  45 cm (2.7 kgs)

Biodiversity: Freshwater, Brackish

Depth: Surface  – 5 meters

Fishing Season:  All Year Long

Minimum Size Limit:  None

Recommended Bait/Lures:  Shrimp, small fish, worms, other small crustaceans

IUCN Red List Status:  (LC) Least Concern

A small Jungle Perch Caught on a lure.

The Rock Flagtail are one of the species of flagtails here in the Philippines.  They are generally found in clear fast flowing streams that feed into the sea.  Most Flagtail that can be found in these streams are generally small in size however this species can grow to an impressive size.  The many different common names of this species tell of its uniqueness.  This species is probably the most similar in terms of feeding pattern, location and size to western species like trout, smallmouth bass, and perch.  Because of this, Jungle Perch make a good target species for fly fishermen and ultra light tackle fishermen.

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Philippines Rod and Reel Record:

Angler:  Luigi Beja

Location:  Taguanao River, Mindanao

Date:  December 17, 2016

Weight:   2.1 kgs

Bait:  Lure