Common name | Simusimu |
Language | Gela |
Type | Vernacular |
Official trade name | No |
Rank | 3 - (Other common name) |
Country | Solomon Islands |
Locality | West Nggela |
Ref. | Foale, S., 1998 |
Life stage | juveniles and adults |
Sex | females and males |
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Remarks | 'simusimu' means to twinkle, as a star; a cluster of small stars. Connotes the brilliant contrasting colours of this fish, which usually occurs in aggregations in clear waters. |