Common name of Scomber japonicus
 
Common name Cavala
Language Portuguese
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 3 - (Other common name)
Country Brazil
Locality Santa Catarina
Ref. Brandão, J.M., 1964
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core non-fish animal
1st modifier
2nd modifier
Remarks Cavala = mackerel = female horse, although the correct way to refer to it is 'égua'
 
Entered by Freire, Katia de Meirelles Felizola
Modified by Sampang-Reyes, Arlene G.
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