| Common name | Tacaud |
| Language | French |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | France |
| Locality | |
| Ref. | Rochard, E. and P. Elie, 1994 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | |
| 1st modifier | |
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| Remarks |
Attested in Duhamel du Monceau (1769-1777). From the Britton "tako". Could come from "tecc-" meaning spot that the species presents between the gill slit and the pectoral fin. Could be the same origin for "tacon" the juvenile of salmon (ref. 89261). |