| Common name | Mengai |
| Language | Palauan |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Territory | Palau |
| Locality | Palau |
| Ref. | Johannes, R.E., 1981 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | |
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| Remarks | According to fishers, mengai are found along the inner barrier reef edge and slope near Ngeremlengui. Spawning is said to occur on new and full moons in May. |