Common name of Gnathanodon speciosus
 
Common name Wii
Language Palauan
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Country Palau
Locality Palau
Ref. Johannes, R.E., 1981
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core
1st modifier
2nd modifier
Remarks In Ngeremlengui, wii inhabit the lagoon. According to fishers, they form spawning aggregations and move to shallow water on the fringing and inner barrier reef flats. Here, they are caught during the day with kesokes nets and spears. Spawning aggregations occur mainly from November through May around the full moon but fishers say it may also occur around the new moon (Ref. 2928). Also Ref. 10494, 100789.
 
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