Common name of Sarotherodon melanotheron
 
Common name Akpanoe
Language Ewe
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Country Ghana
Locality Anloga
Ref. Dankwa, H.R., 2003
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core
1st modifier
2nd modifier
Remarks Means 'female tilapia', i.e. characterised by its black throat (Ref. 52866). 'prostitute' in Battor fishing community (Ref. 52866).
 
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