Common name | 咬手仔 |
Language | Cantonese |
Type | Vernacular |
Official trade name | No |
Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
Country | Hong Kong |
Locality | Artificial reefs in Hong Kong. |
Ref. | Wilson, K.D.P., 2003 |
Life stage | juveniles and adults |
Sex | females and males |
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Remarks | 'ao', i.e. 'bite'; 'sau zai', i.e. 'hand'. It is named as 'ngaau sau zai' due to its biting behavior on anglers. Also Ref. 128523. |