Common name of Cheilinus trilobatus
 
Common name Iga taranggau
Language Gela
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 3 - (Other common name)
Country Solomon Islands
Locality West Nggela
Ref. Foale, S., 1998
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core
1st modifier
2nd modifier
Remarks 'taranggau' is the Nggela name for a fish eating bird of prey (probably the Osprey, Pandion haliaetus. Name refer to the soft flesh of the fish, which may also be a favorite prey item.
 
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