Common name of Fistularia commersonii
 
Common name Konga
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
Core
1st modifier
2nd modifier
Remarks 'Ulu ni Konga' ('ulu' means head) is a metaphor for stupidity and refers to the thick bony structure of the head region.
 
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