Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Ludong-The Most Expensive Fish in the Philippines


Recently, my relatives in the Philippines and I had a conversation about the most expensive fish in the Philippines. I did some Internet search and here's what I learned.

The Ludong or Lobed River Mullet is a freshwater mullet. While it is claimed to be endemic to Cagayan River and tributaries extending through the watersheds of Cagayan Valley and the Santa-Abra River Systems of Ilocos Sur and Abra in the Philippines, verifiable and reliable sources have listed Celebes, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, and Fiji as areas where the lobed river mullet may be also found. It is sometimes called the Pacific Salmon or the President's fish, since only the President and the rich will be able to afford it.



For details read:


Meanwhile, enjoy these photos of the sand mullet- a poor cousin of Ludong, which is more abundant and cheap. Photo Credit: Aida Largado Peevers
Sand Mullet grilled and wrapped with banana Leaves-look yummy! 

 
Blue Rice and Fried Pompano I ordered via DoorDash today

and last but not least a photo of the largest anthropods coconut crab-in Marinduque

For a list of top-10 best tasting wild fish read:
 
 
Also enjoy this video -the top ten Island Dream Destination in the Philippines

 

 

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