Type locality of Dermogenys palawanensis, Estrella falls near Narra, tributary of Malatgao R., about 80-100 km south of Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Ref. 44897). Reported from Lake Manguao; 2003 study showed that this surface dwelling species feed on plankton and neuston, thrive in the littoral zone and are viviparous (Ref. 050862). Endemic status computed from FishBase data (country records, occurrences records in literature and in point data) on 16/07/08.