| Common name | Mwenza mawe |
| Language | Swahili |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | Kenya |
| Locality | Mombasa and Mtwapa area |
| Ref. | Glaesel, H., 1997 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | |
| 1st modifier | |
| 2nd modifier | |
| Remarks | The queen coris has become considered as a food fish in the late 90s. A few decades ago when fish was plentiful, this species was not preferred as it is difficult to remove its scales (preparation for cooking). |