Fiji 5-CENTS (KM332)

Rabbitfish

Nuqa roro is the Fijian name for this fish, which can be one of three different species (or perhaps sub-species): Siganus argenteus, Siganus doliatus, and Siganus uspi.

There are a dozen or two common English names, such as Streamlined spinefoot or Barred rabbitfish (argenteus); Barred spinefoot or Blue-lined rabbitfish or Pencil-streaked rabbitfish or Pencil-streaked spinefoot or just plain old Spinefoot (doliatus); Uspi rabbitfish (uspi). Most of the names feature Spinefoot and Rabbitfish, and sometimes they are together.

No doubt this fish tastes good grilled, no matter what you call it.


Diameter
19.4 mm
Composition
Nickel-clad Steel
Catalogue #
KM332
Obverse Legend
FIJI Nuqua roro
Reverse Legend
Lali 5 cents

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