Common name | Chudch |
Language | Palauan |
Type | Vernacular |
Official trade name | No |
Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
Country | Palau |
Locality | Palau |
Ref. | Johannes, R.E., 1981 |
Life stage | juveniles and adults |
Sex | females and males |
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Remarks | Chudch is best caught during the spawning period which occurs on the first five days of the lunar month (mainly from November through April). It is caught mainly with nets and droplines on the outer edge of the fringing reef. It is reported to feed only at night. |