Common name of Cephalopholis cyanostigma
 
Common name Lapu-lapu
Language Tagalog
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 3 - (Other common name)
Country Philippines
Locality
Ref. Randall, J.E. and P.C. Heemstra, 1991
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core
1st modifier
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Remarks Lapu-lapu: refers to the Filipino national hero, who slew Magellan. Note that this common name is used for all groupers occurring in Philippine waters (Ref. 2857). Also spelled 'lapo-lapo' (Ref. 2857).
 
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