| Common name | Mechur |
| Language | Palauan |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 3 - (Other common name) |
| Country | Palau |
| Locality | Palau |
| Ref. | Johannes, R.E., 1981 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
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| Remarks | Found on the barrier reef and along the reef slopes. Spawning occurs near the outer and inner edge of the barrier reef on the first five nights of the lunar month. It occurs throughout the year but peaking in April. Mechur taken during the spawning season are caught at dusk; droplines are used (Ref. 2928). Also Ref. 10494. |