Common name of Scatophagus argus
 
Common name Akikiro
Language Visayan
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 3 - (Other common name)
Country Philippines
Locality
Ref. Herre, A.W.C.T., 1935
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core
1st modifier
2nd modifier
Remarks The dorsal, anal and pelvic spines are believed by local fishers to be venomous and capable of inflicting wounds. Also cited in Ref. 2857.
 
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