Sea Animals in Tagalog
Discover a complete guide to sea animals in Tagalog with clear English translations for each term. This basic Filipino language lesson covers common marine life, including fish, shellfish, crabs, shrimps, lobsters, octopus, squid, dolphins, whales, corals, and other sea creatures, making it perfect for students, travelers and seafood enthusiasts.
Whether you’re visiting a seafood market, exploring Philippine marine life, or learning Tagalog vocabulary for everyday conversations, this guide teaches practical and natural words to help you talk about the ocean, sea animals, and coastal ecosystems.
Watch this Tagalog lesson to learn the names of sea animals in Filipino with clear English translations and proper pronunciation. This video introduces common Filipino words for marine animals, such as isda (fish), alimango (crab), pusit (squid), and balyena (whale), explained in an easy, beginner-friendly way.
List of Sea Animals in Tagalog
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| isda | fish |
| balyena | whale |
| pating | shark |
| dilis | anchovy |
| bangus | milkfish |
| hito | catfish |
| igat | eel |
| tawilis | herring |
| Lapu-lapu | grouper |
| alimango | crab |
| alimasag | blue crab |
| hipon | shrimp |
| sugpo | prawn |
| pugita | octopus |
| pusit | squid |
| talaba | oyster |
| tahong | mussel |
| tulya | clam |
| suso | snail |
| kuhol | freshwater snail |
| dikya | jellyfish |
| pagi | stingray |
Take the short quiz below to test your knowledge of sea animals in Filipino.
| Masarap ang pusit kapag inihaw. |
| (Squid is delicious when grilled.) |
| May isang grupo ng balyena sa laot. |
| (There’s a pod of whales in the open sea.) |
| Matulis ang buntot ng pagi. |
| (A stingray has a pointed tail.) |
| Magkano ang presyo ng ulang sa palengke? |
| (How much does lobster cost at the market?) |
| Makinis ang balat ng igat. |
| (An eel’s skin is smooth.) |
| Ligtas bang kainin ang tahong? |
| (Is it safe to eat mussels?) |
| Parang gusto kong kumain ng hipon ngayon. |
| (I feel like eating shrimp right now.) |
How well do you know sea animals in Tagalog? Take this quiz and test your knowledge of Filipino names for creatures that live in the ocean, rivers, and lakes! Try to say the correct Tagalog word before clicking the toggle to reveal the answer. It’s a great way to learn and remember Tagalog names for sea animals!
1. What do Filipinos call a large, carnivorous fish known for its sharp teeth?
Answer: pating (shark)
2. What is the Tagalog word for a sea creature with scales that people commonly catch for food?
Answer: isda (fish)
3. What do you call a soft-bodied sea creature with eight arms and the ability to squirt ink?
Answer: pugita (octopus)
4. What do you call a large marine reptile with a hard shell that lays eggs on the shore?
Answer: pawikan (sea turtle)
5. What is the Tagalog term for a gelatinous sea creature with tentacles that can sting?
Answer: dikya (jellyfish)
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