Common name of Melichthys niger
 
Common name Baliste noir
Language French
Type FAO old
Official trade name No
Rank 4 - (Less common name)
Country France
Locality
Ref. Tyler, J.C., 1978
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core
1st modifier
2nd modifier
Remarks 'Baliste' from Latin 'ballista', i.e., a catapult, from Greek 'ballein', i.e., to fling (Ref. 9404); 'noir' from Latin 'niger', black, dark (Ref. 9404). Name not listed in ASFIS version 2006 (Ref. 56807).
 
Entered by Luna, Susan M.
Modified by Sampang-Reyes, Arlene G.
Checked by Busson, Frédéric
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