Common name of Zanclus cornutus
 
Common name Idolo moro
Language Spanish
Type FAO old
Official trade name No
Rank 4 - (Less common name)
Country Spain
Locality
Ref. Krupp, F., 1995
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. Name not listed in ASFIS version 2006 (Ref. 56807).
 
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