Common name of Myripristis jacobus
 
Common name Mariquita-olhão
Language Portuguese
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 3 - (Other common name)
Country Brazil
Locality Northeastern Brazil: Ceará
Ref. Nomura, H., 1984
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core non-fish animal
1st modifier morphology
2nd modifier mod. for size
Remarks Mariquita = Maricas + ita (according to Aurélio's Dictionary): Maricas = man with woman's habits + olhão = big eye
 
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