Common name of Kuhlia sandvicensis
 
Common name Pua'a kai
Language Hawaiian
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 3 - (Other common name)
Country Hawaii
Locality
Ref. Pukui, M.K. and S.H. Elbert, 1986
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core
1st modifier
2nd modifier
Remarks Meaning 'sea pig' when it is used ceremonially as a substitute for pig.
 
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