Common name of Balistes capriscus
 
Common name Baliste cabri
Language French
Type FAO
Official trade name No
Rank 4 - (Less common name)
Country France
Locality
Ref. FAO-FIES, 2015
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core behavior
1st modifier non-fish animal
2nd modifier
Remarks 'baliste' from Latin 'ballista', i.e., 'catapult' (Ref. 9404); probably referring to the way this fish swims; 'cabri' from Old Provençal 'cabrit' from 'chevri' from Latin 'capritus', i.e., goat or lamb (Ref. 9404). Also Ref.5217, 56807, 82178, 87040, 90062, 93840, 95632.
 
Entered by Agustin, Liza Q.
Modified by Sampang-Reyes, Arlene G.
Checked by Busson, Frédéric
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