Common name of Scomberomorus commerson
 
Common name Nguru-mtwane
Language Swahili
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 3 - (Other common name)
Country Kenya
Locality
Ref. Collette, B.B. and C.E. Nauen, 1983
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core
1st modifier
2nd modifier
Remarks The kingfish is a common food fish but now rarely caught in the lagoon. Also known as simply 'nguru' in the Mombasa and Mtwapa area (Ref. 26264).
 
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