Common Names Summary - Zanclus cornutus
Common name of Zanclus cornutus
 
Common name Idolo moro
Language Spanish
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Territory Mexico
Locality Pacific Coast.
Ref. Escobar-Fernández, R. and M. Siri, 1997
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core person (generic)
1st modifier other/n.a.
2nd modifier
Remarks Goes back to the word 'Moro' used for 'Muslims'. The people of Amboyna, Muslims, showed respect for this fish and then released it. Hence the name.
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