Common name | Idolo moro |
Language | Spanish |
Type | Vernacular |
Official trade name | No |
Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
Country | Galapagos Islands |
Locality | |
Ref. | Humann, P. and N. Deloach, 1993 |
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. |