Common name of Scarus ghobban
 
Common name Galokilaha
Language Misima-Paneati
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 3 - (Other common name)
Country Papua New Guinea
Locality
Ref. Kinch, J., 1999
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core
1st modifier
2nd modifier
Remarks 'gaiya' means mark/scar; 'kilaha' means to cut across; refers to the markings flank just behind the head (Ref. 41468).
 
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