Common name of Aluterus scriptus
 
Common name Lung
Language Palauan
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Country Palau
Locality
Ref. Helfman, G.S. and J.E. Randall, 1973
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core
1st modifier
2nd modifier
Remarks Lung means stupid; refers to the behavior of the fish when approached or speared (Ref. 10494).
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