Monacanthus chinensis Juvenile
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Maddern, M.
Philippines country information
Common names:
Fan-bellied leatherjacket, Hagupit, Pakol
Occurrence:
native
Salinity:
marine
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Importance:
minor commercial
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Uses:
no uses
Comments:
Known from Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Ref. 58652). Although found in fish markets (Ref. 393), flesh of Monacanthidae is generally thin, hard, with a bitter taste, and may cause ciguatera and death if much is eaten (Ref. 12745).
National Checklist:
Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/rp.html
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Occurrences:
OccurrencesPoint map
Main Ref:
Hutchins, J.B., 1993
National Database:
