Common name of Echeneis naucrates
 
Common name Raorago bagea
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 'rago' means to join two ends together; 'bagea' shark. Connotes the common association this fish has with sharks.
 
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