Common name of Sphyrna lewini
 
Common name Bagea papala vohe
Language Gela
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 3 - (Other common name)
Country Solomon Islands
Locality
Ref. Foale, S., 1998
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core
1st modifier
2nd modifier
Remarks 'papala' handle; 'vohe' paddle. Name describes the paddle-hande shape of the lateral extensions on the head.
 
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