Common name of Ophiodon elongatus
 
Common name Skaagi
Language Haida
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 3 - (Other common name)
Country Canada
Locality Queen Charlotte Islands
Ref. Jones, R. and B. Lefeaux-Valentine (eds.), 1991
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core person (generic)
1st modifier
2nd modifier
Remarks 'Skaagi', i.e., doctor, nickname perhaps applied because lingcod shake their head like a traditional healer when dancing.
 
Entered by Jones, Russ
Modified by Sampang-Reyes, Arlene G.
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