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Common Name: Johns Snapper, Golden Snapper

Scientific Name: Lutjanus Johnii (Bloch, 1792)
Mandarin Name: (Hng qi), (Hng zo), (Hng cho)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Jenahak, Ungah
Local Hokkien: Ang Zho
Local Teochew: Ang Zhor
Local Cantonese: Hong Lap

Fishing Reel
Fishing Line
Red Fishes, Basses,
Congers etc
Angelfish
Batfish
Bream (Monocle
Bream)
Bream
(Threadfin Bream)
Bream
(Whiptail)
Butterflyfish
Cardinalfish
Croaker
Damselfish
Drepanidae
Eel Catfish
Emperor
Filefish
Flathead
Frogfish
Fusilier
Grouper

Common Name: Russels Snapper

Scientific Name: Lutjanus Russelli (Bleeker, 1849)
Mandarin Name: (Hng qi zh), (Hng zo j)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Tanda
Local Hokkien: Ang Zho Kee, Orr Tiam
Local Teochew: Ang Zhor Kee

Grunts (Grunter)
Grunts
(Sweetlips)
Knightfish
Lizardfish
Mojarra
Marine Catfish
Parrotfish
(Scaridae)
Pike Conger
Ponyfish
Scat
Sillago
Snapper
Spinefoot
Squirrelfish
Sweeper

Common Name: Mangrove Jack, Mangrove Red Snapper

Scientific Name: Lutjanus Argentimaculatus (Forsskl, 1775)

Terapon
Tripodfish
Wrasse

Mandarin Name: (Ch qi), (Hng ji dng)

Local Malay Name: Ikan Merah, Kakap Merah, Siakap Merah
Local Hokkien: Ciak Zho

(Labridae)
Jacks, Pompanos, Mullets,
Sauries, etc
Barracuda
Cobia
Mullet
Pomfret (Black)
Pomfret (White)
Pompano
Queenfish
Scad
Threadfin
Trevally
Herrings
Anchovy
Rainbow
Sardine

Common Name: Malabar Blood Snapper

Scientific Name: Lutjanus Malabaricus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
Mandarin Name: (Hng y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Merah Tanda Hitam, Merah, Merah Mata Hitam
Remarks: Updated on 02 Sept 2011- Previously misidentified by Crimson Snapper

Sardinella
Tarpon
Wolf Herring
Tunas, Billfishes, etc
Spanish
Mackerel
Tuna
Mackerels, Snoeks,
Cutlass, etc
Hairtail
Mackerel
Needlefish
Remora
Diadromous Fishes, Shads,
Milkfishes, etc
Milkfish

Common Name: Crimson Snapper

Scientific Name: Lutjanus Erythropterus Bloch, 1790
Mandarin Name: (Hng j)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Merah, Merah Pucat
Local Hokkien: Ang Sai, Ang Koi

Sea Perch
Shad
Flounders , Halibut Soles,
etc.
Flounders
Halibut
Soles
Tonguefishes
Sharks, Rays, Chimaeras,
etc
Carpet Shark
Cownose Rays
Eagle Rays
Guitarfish
Sringrays
Puffer, Box, Scorpion,

Common Name: Emperor Red Snapper

Scientific Name: Lutjanus Sebae (Cuvier, 1816)
Mandarin Name: (Hng j), (Hng y), (Gun do hng)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Merah Coreng, Merah Boring

Stone, etc
Boxfish

Local Hokkien: Ang Hu, Ang Koi

Remarks: Red stripes will disappear in adult.

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Common Name: Yellow Streaked Snapper, Dark-tailed Sea Perch

Scientific Name: Lutjanus Lemniscatus (Valenciennes, 1828)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Merah, Kunyit, Jenahak Jalur Kuning

Sitemap

Common Name: Button Snapper, Moluccan Snapper

Scientific Name: Lutjanus Boutton (Lacepde, 1802)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Merah Maluku

Common Name: Spanish Flag Snapper

Scientific Name: Lutjanus Carponotatus (Richardson, 1842)
Mandarin Name: (Ch b z)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Timun
Local Hokkien: Tee Boon

Common Name: Blackspot Snapper

Scientific Name: Lutjanus Ehrenbergii (Peters, 1869)
Mandarin Name: (Hu din)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Timun Tanda

Common Name: Bigeye Snapper

Scientific Name: Lutjanus Lutjanus Bloch, 1790

Mandarin Name: (Hung d dio)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kunyit, Remong
Local Hokkien: Kee Hu
Remarks: Often difficult to differentiate the Lutjanus Madras and Lutjanus Lutjanus. The sp
between the eye and upper jaw is smaller for Lutjanus Lutjanus.

Common Name: Indian Snapper

Scientific Name: Lutjanus Madras (Valenciennes, 1831)
Mandarin Name: (Qin ln d dio)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kunyit, Remong, Kunyit Madras
Local Hokkien: Kee Hu

Remarks: Often difficult to differentiate the Lutjanus Madras and Lutjanus Lutjanus. The sp
between the eye and upper jaw is smaller for Lutjanus Lutjanus.

Common Name: Brownstripe Snapper

Scientific Name: Lutjanus Vitta (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kunyit, Remong, Kunyit Remong
Local Hokkien: Kee Hu

Common Name: Bluespotted Hind

Scientific Name: Cephalopholis Cyanostigma (Valenciennes, 1828)
Mandarin Name: (Sh bn y)
Local Malay Name: Kerapu Bintik Biru, Kerapu Karang
Remarks: These groupers were caught in Pulau Tinggi

Common Name: Bluelined Grouper, Bluelined Hind, Bluelined Rockcod

Scientific Name: Cephalopholis Formosa (Shaw, 1812)
Mandarin Name: (Sh bn y), (Ln xin sh bn)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kerapu Garis Biru
Local Hokkien: Thee Swa Gau
Local Teochew: Gao Hu
Local Cantonese: Seck Pan

Common Name: Areolate Grouper

Scientific Name: Epinephelus Areolatus (Forsskl, 1775)
Mandarin Name: (Sh bn y), (Xi xng bn)
Local Malay Name: Kerapu Ekor Putih, Kerapu Bintik Bulat
Local Hokkien: Koay Gau
Local Teochew: Gao Hu
Local Cantonese: Seck Pan

Common Name: Duskytail Grouper

Scientific Name: Epinephelus Bleekeri (Vaillant, 1878)
Mandarin Name: (Sh bn y), (Hng din yu bn)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kerapu Ekor Gelap
Local Hokkien: Koay Gau
Local Teochew: Gao Hu
Local Cantonese: Seck Pan

Common Name: Orange-spotted Grouper, Goldspotted Rockcod, Brownspotted Grouper, Es

Cod.
Scientific Name: Epinephelus Coioides (Hamilton, 1822)
Mandarin Name: (Sh bn y), (Hng din sh bn)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kerapu bintik jingga, Kerapu Pinang, Kerapu Balong, Kerapu Rint
Kerapu Pakpanang
Local Hokkien: Chia Gau
Remarks: Looks almost like Dusky Tail Grouper. The difference is clear in the tail fin.

Common Name: Coral Grouper

Scientific Name: Epinephelus Corallicola (Valenciennes, 1828)
Mandarin Name: (Sh bn y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kerapu Karang, Kerapu Pisang
Remarks: This grouper is caught in Pulau Tinggi

Common Name: Cloudy Grouper, Cloudy Rockcod,.Garoupa

Scientific Name: Epinephelus Erythrurus (Valenciennes, 1828).
Mandarin Name: (Sh bn y), (Shtou bn)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kerapu Tompok Awan, Kerapu Combat
Local Hokkien: Koay Gau
Local Teochew: Gao Hu

Local Cantonese: Seck Pan

Common Name: Rock Grouper, Red Banded Grouper

Scientific Name: Epinephelus Fasciatomaculosus (Peters, 1865)
Mandarin Name: (Sh bn y), (Qng yn bn)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kerapu Batu, Tongkah
Local Hokkien: Koay Gau, Gau Hu
Local Teochew: Gao Hu
Local Cantonese: Seck Pan

Common Name: Blacktip Grouper

Scientific Name: Epinephelus Fasciatus (Forsskl, 1775)
Mandarin Name: (Sh bn y), (Chsh bn y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kerapu Sirip Hitam, Kerapu Merah
Remarks: This grouper was caught in Pulau Tinggi

Common Name: Giant Grouper, Brindlebass, Brown Spotted Cod, Bumblebee Grouper, Que
Groper
Scientific Name: Epinephelus Lanceolatus (Bloch, 1790)
Mandarin Name: (Sh bn y), (n di sh bn y), (Lng dn)
Local Malay Name:Ikan Kertang, Kerapu Pertang
Local Cantonese: Long Tan

Common Name: Longfin Grouper

Scientific Name: Epinephelus Quoyanus (Valenciennes, 1830)
Mandarin Name: (Sh bn y), (Mfng bn)
Local Malay Name:Ikan Kerapu Cicak, Kerapu Tukul
Local Teochew: Gao Hu
Local Cantonese: Seck Pan

Common Name: Sixbar Grouper, Garoupa

Scientific Name: Epinephelus Sexfasciatus (Valenciennes, 1828)
Mandarin Name: (Sh bn y), (Num sh bn)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kerapu Bebeh
Local Hokkien: Koay Gau
Local Teochew: Gao Hu
Local Cantonese: Seck Pan

Common Name: Greasy Grouper, Garoupa

Scientific Name: Epinephelus Tauvina (Forsskl, 1775)
Mandarin Name: (Sh bn y), Global - (L hu shbny)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kerapu Hitam, Kerapu Bunga
Local Hokkien: Koay GauLocal Teochew: Gao Hu
Local Cantonese: Seck Pan

Common Name: Barcheek Coral Trout, Spotted Coral Grouper

Scientific Name: Plectropomus Maculatus (Bloch, 1790)
Mandarin Name: (Sh bn y), (Dng xng bn)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kerapu sunoh pisang, Kerapu Bara
Local Hokkien: Chut Bee Gau, Ang Gau

Common Name: Roving Coral Grouper

Scientific Name: Plectropomus Pessuliferus (Fowler, 1904)
Mandarin Name: (Sh bn y), (Qxng bn)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kerapu sunoh pisang, Kerapu Bara
Local Hokkien: Chut Bee Gau, Ang Gau

Common Name: White-edged Lyretail, White-edged Lunartail

Scientific Name: Variola Albimarginata Baissac, 1953
Mandarin Name: (Sh bn y), (Bi yun xng kui)
Local Malay Name: Kerapu Sabit Putih

Common Name: Blackspot Tuskfish

Scientific Name: Choerodon Schoenleinii (Valenciennes, 1839)
Mandarin Name: (Qng yng g), (Sho y z), (Qngy)
Local Malay Name: Ketarap Bintik Hitam, Bayan

Common Name: Seagrass Tuskfish

Scientific Name: Choerodon Oligacanthus (Bleeker, 1851)
Mandarin Name: (Yng g)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Ketarap Tanda, Bayan

Common Name: Sling-jaw Wrasse

Scientific Name: Epibulus Insidiator (Pallas, 1770)
Mandarin Name: (Shn ku y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Bayan, Batu, Nuri Sumpit

Common Name: Blackeye Thicklip

Scientific Name: Hemigymnus Melapterus (Bloch, 1791)
Mandarin Name: (Yng g), (Hi q hu chn y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Ketarap Tanda, Bayan, Bibir-tebal Badan Gelap

Common Name: Rusty Parrotfish

Scientific Name: Scarus Ferrugineus Forsskl, 1775
Mandarin Name: (Yng g)
Local Malay Name: Ketarap, Bayan Karat

Common Name: Blue-barred parrotfish

Scientific Name: Scarus Ghobban Forsskl, 1775
Mandarin Name: (Yng g)
Local Malay Name: Ketarap, Bayan Belang Biru

Common Name: Rivulated parrotfish

Scientific Name: Scarus Rivulatus Valenciennes, 1840
Mandarin Name: (Yng g)
Local Malay Name: Ketarap, Bayan Coreng
Remarks: Below photo is a male Rivulated parrotfish

Common Name: Painted Sweetlips

Scientific Name: Diagramma Pictum (Thunberg, 1792)
Mandarin Name: (M tu l), (Wi yu qng)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kaci, Kaci Mandi Abu
Local Hokkien: Ka Chee

Common Name: Belted Beard Grunt, Belted Barbeled Grunter

Scientific Name: Hapalogenys Mucronatus (Eydoux & Souleyet, 1850)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kaci Belang, Tebal Bibir

Common Name: Harry Hotlips, Brown Sweetlips

Scientific Name: Plectorhinchus Gibbosus (Lacepde, 1802)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kac
i Kakap, Tebal Pipi, Tebal Bibir
Local Hokkien: Or Ka Chee

Common Name: Longhead Grunt, Longhead Grunter

Scientific Name: Pomadasys Auritus (Cuvier, 1830)
Mandarin Name: (Sh l y), (Sh l y), (Jn sh l)
Local Malay Name: Gerut-gerut Emas,, Gegerut, Gerut-gerut, Tebal Pipi
Local Hokkien: Jiok Tau Lor

Common Name: Javelin Grunter, Javelin Grunt

Scientific Name: Pomadasys Kaakan (Cuvier, 1830)
Mandarin Name: (Sh l y), (Sh l y), (Bi qi), (Bio sh l
(Din sh l)
Local Malay Name: Gerut-gerut Ompakan, Gegerut, Celek Mata, Akuhut, Gorat-gorat

Local Hokkien: Gu Hud, Jiok Lor, Pek Cho

Local Teochew: Pek Cho

Common Name: Saddle Grunter, Saddle Grunt

Scientific Name: Pornadasys Maculatus (Bloch, 1793)
Mandarin Name: (Sh l y), (Sh l y), (Bi qi), (D bn
Local Malay Name: Gerut-gerut Sebokah, Gegerut, Celek Mata, Akuhut, Gorat-gorat
Local Hokkien: Gu Hud, Jiok Lor, Pek Cho
Local Teochew: Pek Cho

Common Name: Bay Sillago

Scientific Name: Sillago Ingenuua McKay, 1985
Mandarin Name: (Sh su), (Sh zun)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Bulus-bulus, Bebulus, Seloncong, Puntung Damar Teluk
Local Hokkien: Sua Jui,, Sua Jiam
Local Teochew: Sua Jui

Local Cantonese: Sar Joi

Common Name: Pink Ear Emperors, Bridled Pigface bream

Scientific Name: Lethrinus Lentjan (Lacepde, 1802)
Mandarin Name: (Lng zhn), (W mo lng zhn), (Hng qi zh)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Pelandok, Landuk, Mempinang, Ketambak, Asuh, Landok Calit M
Local Hokkien: Leng Jiam

Common Name: Ornate emperor

Scientific Name: Lethrinus Ornatus Valenciennes, 1830
Mandarin Name: (Lng zhn), (Hung di lng zhn)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Pelandok, Landuk, Mempinang, Ketambak, Asuh, Landok Jalur Jin

Common Name: Spangled emperor

Scientific Name: Lethrinus Nebulosus (Forsskl, 1775)
Mandarin Name: (Lng zhn), (Qng zu lng zhn)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Pelandok, Landuk, Mempinang, Ketambak, Asuh, Landok Sisik B

Common Name: Deep-bodied Mojarra, Silver Biddy

Scientific Name: Gerres Erythrourus (Bloch, 1791)
Mandarin Name: (Jio b)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kapas-kapas, Kekapas, Kapas Laut, Kapas Sungai
Local Hokkien: Ka Pak

Common Name: Longfin Mojarra

Scientific Name: Pentaprion Longimanus (Cantor, 1849)
Mandarin Name: (Jio b)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kapas, Kapas-kapas, Kekapas, Kapas Kaca
Local Hokkien: Ka Pak

Common Name: Concertina Fish

Scientific Name: Drepane Longimana (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
Mandarin Name: (Bi co x)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Daun Baharu, Bebaru, Baharu-baharu, Daun-baru Belang
Local Hokkien: Cao Xi

Common Name: Spotted Sicklefish

Scientific Name: Drepane Punctata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Mandarin Name: (Co x)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Daun Baharu, Bebaru, Baharu-baharu, Daun-baru Bintik
Local Hokkien: Cao Xi

Common Name: Redbelly Yellowtail Fusilier

Scientific Name: Caesio Cuning (Bloch, 1791)
Mandarin Name: (Dufu y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Delah, Delah Pinang, Bagan, Sulit
Local Hokkien: Tau Hoo

Local Teochew: Tau Hoo

Common Name: Doubletooth Soldierfish, Red-fin Squirrelfish

Scientific Name: Myripristis Hexagona (Lacepde, 1802)
Mandarin Name: (D yn)
Local Malay Name: Sebekah, Lolong Batu, Lolong-karang Sirip Merah

Common Name: Redcoat, Red striped squirrelfish

Scientific Name: Sargocentron Rubrum (Forsskl, 1775)
Mandarin Name: (D yn)
Local Malay Name: Lolong, Lolong Batu, Sebekah-karang Sirip Hijau

Common Name: Bengal Sergeant

Scientific Name: Abudefduf Bengalensis (Bloch, 1787)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Gombing Benggala

Common Name: Sweeper, Bullseye

Scientific Name: Pempheris Otaitensis Cuvier, 1831
Local Malay Name: Sepat Laut

Common Name: Four-banded Cardinalfish

Scientific Name: Apogon Quadrifasciatus Cuvier, 1828

Local Malay Name: Sebekah Dwijalur, Sebekah Dua Jalur, Sernangka, Seriding

Common Name: Hookfin Cardinalfish

Scientific Name: Apogon Griffin (Seale, 1910)
Local Malay Name: Sebekah Merah, Seriding

Common Name: Reeve's Croaker

Scientific Name: Chrysochir Aureus (Richardson, 1846)
Mandarin Name: (Hung jn q ku)

Local Malay Name: Gelama China, Gelama Kuning Dada, Gelama Lumpur

Common Name: Belanger's Croaker, Jewfish, Drum

Scientific Name: Johnius Belangerii (Cuvier, 1830)
Mandarin Name: (Bi g y), (Ni n m)
Local Malay Name: Gelama Birai, Gelama Panjang, Jarau
Local Hokkien: Gu La Ma
Local Teochew: Gu La Ma

Common Name: Yellow Croaker

Scientific Name: Larimichthys Polyactis (Bleeker, 1877)
Mandarin Name: (Xiohungy), (Hunghu y)
Local Malay Name: Gelama Emas, Gelama Dada Kuning

Remarks: The fish is gold in color. It is a very rare species in this area that can only be found
beginning of the Northeast Monsoon season. Most of these fish are caught with eggs.

Common Name: White Flower Croaker, Yellow drum

Common Name: Sharpnose Hammer Croaker
Scientific Name: Johnius Borneensis (Bleeker, 1851)
Mandarin Name: (Bi g y), (Ni n m)

Local Malay Name: Gelama Batu, Gelama Tukul

Scientific Name: Nibea Albiflora (Richardson, 1846)

Mandarin Name: (Ni n m), (Hung g y)
Local Malay Name: Gelama Bunga
Local Hokkien: Gu La Ma
Local Teochew: Gu La Ma

Common Name:Soldier Croaker

Scientific Name: Nibea Soldado (Lacepde, 1802)
Mandarin Name: (Ni n m), (Bi bn)
Local Malay Name: Gelama Papan, Gelama Bongkok
Local Hokkien: Gu La Ma
Local Teochew: Gu La Ma

Common Name: Tigertooth Croaker

Scientific Name: Otolithes Ruber (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
Mandarin Name: (Shung y)
Local Malay Name: Gelama Gigi Jarang, Gelama Bulat, Tenkerong Panjang
Local Hokkien: Sum Geh
Local Teochew: Sum Geh

Common Name: Half-mourning Croaker

Scientific Name: Paranibea Semiluctuosa (Cuvier, 1830)
Mandarin Name: (Ni n m), (Hi q hung g y)
Local Malay Name: Gelama Kelam
Local Hokkien: Gu La Ma
Local Teochew: Gu La Ma

Common Name: Bigeye Croaker

Scientific Name: Pennahia Anea (Bloch, 1793)
Mandarin Name: (Ni n m), (D yn bi g y)
Local Malay Name: Gelama Pisang
Local Hokkien: Gu La Ma
Local Teochew: Gu La Ma

Common Name: Big-head Pennah Croaker

Scientific Name: Pennahia Macrocephalus (Tang, 1937)
Mandarin Name: (Ni n m), (D tu bi g y)
Local Malay Name: Gelama Cerua
Local Hokkien: Gu La Ma
Local Teochew: Gu La Ma

Common Name: Blotched Tigertooth Croaker, Spotted Jewfish

Scientific Name: Pterotolithus Maculatus (Cuvier, 1830)
Local Malay Name: Gelama Jarau Bintik, Gelama Musang

Common Name: Latice Monocle Bream

Scientific Name: Scolopsis Taenioptera (Cuvier, 1830)
Mandarin Name: (Hng g l)
Local Malay Name: Kerisi Pasir, Pasir-pasir Mentimun
Local Hokkien: Ang Goh Li
Local Teochew: Ang Nee

Common Name: Rainbow Monocle Bream, Monogrammed monocle bream

Scientific Name: Scolopsis Monogramma (Cuvier, 1830)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Pasir
Local Hokkien: Tua Bak Kor

Common Name: Whitecheek Monocle Bream

Scientific Name: Scolopsis Vosmeri (Bloch, 1792)
Mandarin Name: (Bi tu k)

Local Malay Name: Puyu Laut

Local Hokkien: Peh Tao Kor, Thik Kak Chia

Common Name: Japanese Threadfin Bream

Scientific Name: Nemipterus Japonicus (Bloch, 1791)
Mandarin Name: (Hng g l), (Rbn jn xin y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kerisi, Kerisi Jepun
Local Hokkien: Ang Goh Li
Local Teochew: Ang Nee

Common Name: White Shouldered Whiptail

Scientific Name: Pentapodus Bifasciattus (Bleeker, 1848)
Local Malay Name: Anjang-anjang Dua Jalur

Common Name: Unknown Whiptail

Scientific Name: Not found
Local Malay Name: Anjang-anjang

Common Name: Blackear Lizardfish

Scientific Name: Synodus Hoshinonis Tanaka, 1917
Mandarin Name: (Gu m y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Conor, Mengkerong, Ubi, Ubi Pelana

Common Name: Greater Lizardfish

Scientific Name: Saurida Tumbil (Bloch, 1795)
Mandarin Name: (Gu m y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Conor, Mengkerong, Ubi, Pucung, Conor Curut

Common Name: Jarbua Terapon

Scientific Name: Terapon Jarbua (Forsskl, 1775)
Mandarin Name: (Jilng q), (Hu shn)
Local Malay Name: Ikan kerong, Mengkerong, Kekerong, Kerong Jalur
Local Hokkien: Keh Long Chi

Common Name: Largescaled Terapon

Scientific Name: Terapon Theraps Cuvier, 1829
Mandarin Name: (Jilng q), (Hu shn)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kerong, Mengkerong, Kekerong, Kerong Batu
Local Hokkien: Keh Long Chi

Common Name: Splendid Ponyfish

Scientific Name: Eubleekeria Splendens (Cuvier, 1829)

Mandarin Name: (Gg)

Local Malay Name: Ikan Kikek, Kekek, Kekek Mahkota

Common Name: Goldstripe Ponyfish

Scientific Name: Karalla Daura (Cuvier, 1829)
Mandarin Name: (Gg)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kikek, Kekek, Kekek Jalur

Common Name: Deep pugnose ponyfish

Scientific Name: Secutor Ruconius (Hamilton, 1822)
Mandarin Name: (Gg)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kikek, Kekek, Sekiki Bulat

Common Name: Whipfin Ponyfish

Scientific Name: Equulites Leuciscus (Gnther, 1860)
Mandarin Name: (Gg)

Local Malay Name: Ikan Kikek, Kekek, Kekek Jarum

Common Name: Longspine Ponyfish

Scientific Name: Leiognathus Longispinis (Valenciennes, 1835)
Mandarin Name: (Gg)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kikek, Kekek, Kekek Dwifilamen

Common Name: Longfin Batfish

Scientific Name: Platax Teira (Forsskl, 1775)
Mandarin Name: (Ni sh chng), (Jin ch yn y), (Xing rduo

Local Malay Name: Tudung Periuk, Telinga Gajah

Local Hokkien: Gu Sai Cheoh
Remarks: Adult and young pictures of the same species are shown below.

Common Name: Knightfish

Scientific Name: Proteracanthus Sarissophorus (Cantor, 1849)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kuku, Gendang Batu, Perencang

Local Hokkien: Tongkang

Common Name: Spotted Scat

Scientific Name: Scatophagus Argus (Linnaeus, 1766)
Mandarin Name:(Jn qin y), (Jn g)

Local Malay Name: Ikan Ketang, Ketang Bunga

Local Hokkien: Kim Kor
Remarks: Venomous spines

Common Name: White-spotted Spinefoot, Rabbit fish

Scientific Name: Siganus Canaliculatus (Park, 1797)
Mandarin Name: (Bi d y), (Bi nin y), (Zhng q lnzi y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Capok, Dingkis, Dengkis, Ketang Surat
Local Hokkien: Peh Tor, Bai Jia Heurr
Local Teochew: Pek Touw, Bai Jia Hu
Remarks: Venomous spines on the dorsal, anal and pelvic fins. Can cause sharp pain, bleed a
numbness.

Common Name: Mottled Spinefoot, Rabbit fish

Scientific Name: Siganus Fuscescens (Houttuyn, 1782)
Mandarin Name: (Bi d y), (Bi nin y), (H lnzi y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Capok, Dingkis, Dengkis Turus

Local Hokkien: Peh Tor, Bai Jia Heurr

Local Teochew: Pek Touw, Bai Jia Hu
Remarks: Venomous spines on the dorsal, anal and pelvic fins. Can cause sharp pain, bleed a
numbness.

Common Name: Streaked Spinefoot, Java Rabbit Fish

Scientific Name: Siganus Javus (Linnaeus, 1766)
Mandarin Name: (N mng), (Chu d), (Zho w ln zi y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Capok,, Dengkis Jawa
Remarks: Venomous spines on the dorsal, anal and pelvic fins. Can cause sharp pain, bleed a
numbness.

Common Name: Barhead spinefoot, Two Barred Rabbitfish

Scientific Name: Siganus Virgatus (Valenciennes, 1835)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Dengkis, Dengkis Kepala Jalur
Remarks: Venomous spines on the dorsal, anal and pelvic fins. Can cause sharp pain, bleed a
numbness.

Common Name: Goldlined Spinefoot

Scientific Name: Siganus Guttatus (Bloch, 1787)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Dengkis, Dengkis Tompok Oren
Remarks: Venomous spines on the dorsal, anal and pelvic fins. Can cause sharp pain, bleed a
numbness.

Common Name: Unicorn Leatherjacket, Unicorn Filefish

Scientific Name: Aluterus Monoceros (Linnaeus, 1758)
Mandarin Name: (Lzy), (J y), (Ru zh)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Barat-barat, Kerosok Padi, Ayam Laut
Local Hokkien: Keh Hu, Bak Teik

Common Name: Fan-bellied Leatherjacket

Scientific Name: Monacanthus Chinensis (Isbeck, 1765)
Mandarin Name: (Lzy)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Barat-barat, Barat-barat Kipas
Local Hokkien: Thik Phuey, Keh Hu

Common Name: Strap-weed Filefish

Scientific Name: Pseudomonacanthus Macrurus (Bleeker, 1857)
Mandarin Name: (Lzy)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Barat-barat, Kerosok Rumpair
Local Hokkien: Thik Phuey, Keh Hu

Common Name: Prickly Leatherjacket

Scientific Name: Chaetodermis Penicilligerus (Cuvier, 1816)
Mandarin Name: (Lzy)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Bagang, Barat-barat Duri
Local Hokkien: Thik Phuey, Keh Hu

Common Name: Silver Tripodfish

Scientific Name: Triacanthus Nieuhofi Bleeker, 1852
Local Malay Name: Ikan Lembu Perak

Common Name: Marine Catfish

Scientific Name: Tachysurus, Arius, Osteogenius sp.
Mandarin Name: (Chng y), (Hi nin)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Duri, Pedukang
Local Hokkien: Sai Seng, Ah Seng
Remarks: Venomous spines at the dorsal and pectoral fins. Handle with care.

Common Name: Black Eel Catfish

Scientific Name: Plotosus Canius Hamilton, 1822
Mandarin Name: (Mn nin), (Hi t sh)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Semilang
Local Hokkien: Thor Sat
Local Teochew: Thow Sak
Remark: Very venomous spines at the dorsal and pectoral fins. Be very careful in handling.

Common Name: Striped Eel Catfish

Scientific Name: Plotosus Lineatus (Thunberg, 1787)
Mandarin Name: (Sh m), (Hi t sh), (Hng wn mn nin)

Local Malay Name: Sembilang Karang, Usat, Sembilang batu, Kelara, Gemang
Local Hokkien: Sua Mua
Remark: Very venomous spines at the dorsal and pectoral fins. Be very careful in handling.

Common Name: Common Pike Conger

Scientific Name: Muraenesox Bagio (Hamilton, 1822)
Mandarin Name: (Hi mn),
Local Malay Name: Malong
Local Hokkien: Mua Hu
Remark: Very large mouth and sharp teeth. Be very careful in handling.

Common Name: Crocodile Flathead

Scientific Name: Cociella Crocodilus (Cuvier, 1829)

Mandarin Name: (Niwi), (Zhng yng)

Local Malay Name: Ikan Bebaji, Baji-baji, Baji Buaya

Common Name: Bartail Flathead

Scientific Name: Platycephalus Indicus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Mandarin Name: (Niwi), (Ynd niwi y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Bebaji, Baji-baji, Baji Ekor Jalur

Common Name: Three-spined Frogfish

Scientific Name: Batrachomoeus Trispinosus (Gnther, 1861)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Gedempu, Gedempu Duri
Local Hokkien: Or Hu
Remark: Very strong jaw.

Common Name: Bluering Angelfish

Scientific Name: Pomacanthus Annularis (Bloch, 1787)
Mandarin Name: (Ln hun shnxin y), (Ln hun gi c y)
Local Malay Name: Taring Pelanduk Cincin Biru, Ikan Toshiba, Ikan Babi

Common Name: Copperband Butterflyfish, Beaked Butterflyfish

Scientific Name: Chelmon Rostratus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Mandarin Name: (Zhng wn zun zu y), (Tng bn hdi y)
Local Malay Name: Keper Sumpit, Bagang, Pipit

Division Group: Jacks, Mullets, Sauries, etc (ISSCAAP 34)

Common Name: Indian Threadfish
Scientific Name: Alectis Indica (Rppell, 1830)
Mandarin Name:(Ftu chng), (Jng y), (Zho mng)
Local Malay Name: Rambai, Sagai

Common Name: Malabar Trevally

Scientific Name: Carangoides Malabaricus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
Local Malay Name: Demudok, Ikan Rambai
Local Hokkien: Ngiau Chu Kam

Common Name: Bigeye Trevally

Scientific Name: Caranx Sexfasciatus Quoy & Gaimard, 1825
Local Malay Name: Ikan Cupak, Belukok Putih, Kerepoh

Common Name: Bumpnose Trevally

Scientific Name: Carangoides Hedlandensis (Whitley, 1934)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Demudok, Putih, Demudok Lekuk

Common Name: Bluefin Trevally

Scientific Name: Caranx Melampygus Cuvier, 1833
Mandarin Name: (Ln q jn g)
Local Malay Name: Belukok Sirip Biru, Demudok, Kerepoh

Common Name: Golden Trevally,Golden Jack

Scientific Name: Gnathanodon Speciosus (Forsskl, 1775)

Mandarin Name: (Hung h chng)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Gomblang, Gerong-gerong, Kalakitok, Kerong, Gerong Belang
Local Hokkien: Boon Nang, Boon Hong

Juvenile

Adult

Common Name: Longrakered Trevally

Scientific Name: Ulua Mentalis (Cuvier, 1833)
Mandarin Name: (Jng chng), (Y si shn), (S ku shn)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Cermin, Sagai Mulut Hitam

Common Name: Longfin Trevally

Scientific Name: Carangoides Armatus (Rppell, 1830)
Mandarin Name: (Jng chng), ( Ji ru shn )
Local Malay Name: Ikan Cermin, Sagai, Rambai, Cermin, Cupak, Demudok Putih

Common Name: Barcheek Trevally

Scientific Name: Carangoides Plagiotaenia Bleeker, 1857
Mandarin Name: (Jng chng), (Xi tio shn)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Sagai, Cermin, Cupak, Demudok Pipi Calit

Common Name: Bludger

Scientific Name: Carangoides Gymnostethus (Cuvier, 1833)
Mandarin Name: (Jng chng), (Lu xing ru shn)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Cermin, Cupak, Ewe Karm, Demudok Nyior-nyior

Common Name: Yellowspotted Trevally

Scientific Name: Carangoides Fulvoguttatus (Forsskl, 1775)
Mandarin Name: (Hu din shu chng), (Xng din ru shn)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Sagai, Cermin, Cupak, Demudok Bintik Kuning

Common Name: Talang Queenfish, Leatherskin

Scientific Name: Scomberoides Commersonnianus Lacepde, 1801
Mandarin Name: (Shnbn tio), (Snbo gng)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Talang Bongkok, Talang Lima Jari
Local Hokkien: Sam Pan Thiao, Sam Poh Gong, Tua Peh Gong

Common Name: Barred Queenfish

Scientific Name: Scomberoides Tala (Cuvier, 1832)
Mandarin Name: (Shnbn tio), (Snbo gng)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Talang-Talang, Talang Padi
Local Hokkien: Sam Pan Thiao, Sam Poh Gong, Tua Peh Gong

Common Name: Blackfin Barracuda

Scientific Name: Sphyraena Qenie Klunzinger, 1870
Mandarin Name: (Shn jn y), (Zh su)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Alu-Alu, Kacang-kacang Sirip Hitam
Local Hokkien: Sua Gun
Local Teochew: Teik So

Common Name: Hardtail Scad

Scientific Name: Megalaspis Cordyla (Linnaeus, 1758)
Mandarin Name: (Yng wi)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Cincaru, Cencaru
Local Hokkien: Ngeh Buoy

Common Name: Yellowtail Scad

Scientific Name: Atule Mate (Cuvier,1933)
Mandarin Name: (S l)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Selar Pelata, Selar Kuning, Temenong
Local Hokkien: Sek La

Common Name: Shrimp Scad

Scientific Name: Alepes Djedaba (Forsskl, 1775)
Local Malay Name: Selar Pelata, Pelata Keledek

Common Name: Herring Scad

Scientific Name: Alepes Vari (Cuvier, 1833)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Pelata Bali

Common Name: Razorbelly Scad

Scientific Name: Alepes Kleinii (Bloch, 1793)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Pelata, Pelata Perut Nipis

Common Name: Blackfin Scad

Scientific Name: Alepes Melanoptera (Swainson, 1839)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Selar Papan, Selar Malam, Pelata Malam

Common Name: Rainbow Runner

Scientific Name: Elagatis Bipinnulata (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Pisang-pisang, Bitusan, Dung-dung

Common Name: Bigeye Scad

Scientific Name: Selar Crumenophthalmus (Bloch, 1793)
Mandarin Name: (D M)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Selar Bulat, Pelata Bulat, Basung, Lolong Mata Besar

Local Hokkien: Tua Bak

Common Name: Greenback Mullet

Scientific Name: Liza Subviridis (Valenciennes, 1836)
Mandarin Name: (Z y), (D m), (Co w), (W y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Belanak, Belanak Anding, Kedera, Tamok
Local Hokkien: Jee-ah, Or Hu

Common Name: Squaretail Mullet

Scientific Name: Liza Vaigiensis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825)
Mandarin Name: (Z y), (D m), (Co w), (W y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Belanak, Belanak Loban, Kedera, Tamok
Local Hokkien: Jee-ah, Or Hu

Common Name: Fourfinger Threadfin

Scientific Name: Eleutheronema Tetradactylum (Shaw, 1804)
Mandarin Name: (W y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Senangin, Senangin Rambu Empat

Local Hokkien: Ngor Hu, Pek Ngor

Common Name: Threefinger Threadfin

Scientific Name: Eleutheronema Tridactylum (Bleeker, 1849)
Mandarin Name: (W y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Senangin, Senangin Rambu Tiga
Local Hokkien: Ngor Hu, Pek Ngor, Soon Hong

Common Name: Indian Threadfin

Scientific Name: Leptomelanosoma Indicum (Shaw, 1804)
Mandarin Name: (Shnfng w)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kurau, Senohong
Local Hokkien: Soon Hong, Or Ngor

Common Name: Blackspot Threadfin, Blackspot Tasselfish

Scientific Name: Polydactylus Sextarius (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Senangin buih tanda
Local Hokkien: Soon Hong, Zhi Ngor

Common Name: Silver Pomfret, White Pomfret

Scientific Name: Pampus Argenteus (Euphrasen, 1788)
Mandarin Name: (Bi chng), (Yn chng)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Bawal Putih, Duai Putih
Local Hokkien: Pek Cheoh

Common Name: Chinese Silver Pomfret

Scientific Name: Pampus Chinensis (Euphrasen, 1788)
Mandarin Name: (Du chng), (Du d bi chng), (Du d)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Bawal Tambak, Duai Tambak
Local Hokkien: Tau Tae

Common Name: Black Pomfret

Scientific Name: Parastromateus Niger (Bloch, 1795)
Mandarin Name: (Hi chng)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Bawal Hitam
Local Hokkien: Orr Cheoh

Common Name: Snubnose Pompano, Snubnose Dart

Scientific Name: Trachinotus Blochii (Lacepde, 1801)
Mandarin Name: (Jn chng)
Local Malay Name: Bawalmas, Nyior-nyior, Betong, Putih
Local Hokkien: Kim Cheoh

Common Name: Cobia

Scientific Name: Rachycentron Canadum (Linnaeus, 1766)
Mandarin Name: (Hi l)
Local Malay Name: Aruan Tasik
Local Hokkien: Hai Lay

Division Group: Herrings (ISSCAAP 35)

Common Name: Whitefin Wolf herring
Scientific Name: Chirocentrus Nudus Swainson, 1839
Mandarin Name: (Xi do)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Rarang, Parang-parang
Remarks: Dorsal fin entirely white or colorless.

Common Name: Indo-Pacific Tarpon

Scientific Name: Megalops Cyprinoides (Broussonet, 1782)
Mandarin Name: (D yn hi lin), (D hi lin), (Hi n), (
y), (Hi lng)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Bulan, Bulan-bulan

Common Name: Fringescale Sardinella

Scientific Name: Sardinella Fimbriata (Valenciennes, 1847)
Mandarin Name: (Sh dng y), (Dn wn y), (Wn y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Tamban Sisik, Tamban Sisik Tajam
Local Hokkien: Tam Ban
Remarks: Identify by the dark spot at dorsal fin origin

Common Name: Rainbow Sardine, Rainbow Herring

Scientific Name: Dussumieria Acuta Valenciennes, 1847
Local Malay Name: Ikan Tamban Buluh Pelangi, Tamban Panjang

Common Name: Scaly Hairfin Anchovy

Scientific Name: Setipinna Taty (Valenciennes, 1848)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kasai Janggut, Bersia, Biang, Empirang Kasai, Ikan Kucing

Common Name: Dussumier's Thryssa

Scientific Name: Thryssa Dussumieri (Valenciennes, 1848)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kasai Daun, Kasai Minyak, Bokok Daun

Division Group: Tunas, Billfishes (ISSCAAP 36)

Common Name: Indo-Pacific King Mackerel, Spotted Spanish Mackerel
Scientific Name: Scomberomorus Guttatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
Mandarin Name: (M jio y), (Bndin m jio)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Tenggiri Papan, Tenggiri Bunga
Local Hokkien: Beh Ka

Common Name: Korean Seerfish

Scientific Name: Scomberomorus Koreanus (Kishinouye, 1915)
Mandarin Name: (M jio y), (Choxin m jio)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Tenggiri Korea, Luding, Dengkeh, Dengkel
Local Hokkien: Beh Ka

Common Name: Streaked Seerfish

Scientific Name: Scomberomorus Lineolatus (Cuvier, 1829)
Mandarin Name: (M jio y), (Xin wn m jio)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Tenggiri Papan
Local Hokkien: Beh Ka

Common Name: Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel

Scientific Name: Scomberomorus Commerson (Lacepde, 1800)
Mandarin Name: (M jio y), (Kng sh m jio)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Tenggiri Batang
Local Hokkien: Tek Ka

Common Name: Easten Little Tuna, Kawakawa

Scientific Name: Euthynnus Affinis (Cantor, 1849)
Mandarin Name: (Chi y), (Jnqingy), (Wi y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Tongkol, Kayu, Bakulan, Aya Kurik
Local Hokkien: Cha Hu

Division Group: Mackerels, Snoeks, Cutlass (ISSCAAP 37)

Common Name: Indo-pacific Mackerel, Short mackerel
Scientific Name: Rastrelliger Brachysoma (Bleeker, 1851)
Mandarin Name: (Gn wng y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Temenung, Rumahan, Kembung Pelaling

Local Hokkien: Kambong Hu

Remarks: Body is deep and short.

Common Name: Faughni Mackerel, Island Mackerel

Scientific Name: Rastrelliger Faughni Matsui, 1967
Mandarin Name: (Gn wng y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Temenung, Rumahan, Mabong, Kembung Lampai
Local Hokkien: Kambong Hu, Mabong
Remarks: Body is not deep and long

Common Name: Indian Mackerel

Scientific Name: Rastrelliger Kanagurta (Cuvier, 1816)
Mandarin Name: (Gn wng y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Temenung, Rumahan, Kembung Borek
Local Hokkien: Kambong Hu
Remarks: Black spot near lower margin of pectoral fins

Common Name: Hound needlefish

Scientific Name: Tylosurus Crocodilus (Pron & Lesueur 1821)
Mandarin Name: (Jin zu y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Todak, Todak Buaya
Local Hokkien: Teik Long Song, Hai Chiam

Common Name: Small-head Hairtail

Scientific Name: Eupleurogrammus Muticus (Gray, 1831)
Mandarin Name: (Xio diy)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Timah, Layur, Selayur, Timah-layur kepala kecil
Local Hokkien: Pek Tua

Common Name: Large-head Hairtail

Scientific Name: Trichiurus Lepturus Linnaeus, 1758
Mandarin Name: (Bi diy)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Timah, Layur, Selayur
Local Hokkien: Pek Tua

Common Name: Live Sharksucker

Scientific Name: Echeneis Naucrates Linnaeus, 1758
Mandarin Name: ( Zhng yn y )
Local Malay Name: Ikan Selipar, Gedemi, Tapak Kasut

Division Group: Diadromous Fishes (ISSCAAP 25)

Common Name: Giant Sea Perch, Barramundi
Scientific Name: Lates Calcarifer (Bloch, 1790)
Mandarin Name: (Jin wn l), (Jnm l), (Mng co), (Sh ji)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Siakap
Local Hokkien: Siakap, Kim Bak Lor
Local Teochew: Siakap
Local Cantonese: Seck Kap

Common Name: Waigieu Seaperch

Scientific Name: Psammoperca Waigiensis (Cuvier, 1828)

Mandarin Name: (Hngyn l)

Local Malay Name: Ikan Gelam, Siakap Laut, Kakap Laut, Selungsung

Common Name: Milkfish, Bangos

Scientific Name: Chanos Chanos (Forsskl, 1775)
Mandarin Name: (Sh m y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Susu, Bagas, Bandang

Division Group: Shads, Milk fishes etc (ISSCAAP 24)

Common Name: Kelee Shad
Scientific Name: Hilsa Kelee (Cuvier, 1829)
Mandarin Name: (Sh y), (Hu din sh)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Tiram, Terubok, Tamban Tiram, Empirit

Common Name: Elongated Ilisha

Scientific Name: Ilisha Elongata (Anonymous [Bennett], 1830)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Beliak Mata, Ikan Puput, Puput Bulan

Common Name: Japanese Gizzard Shad

Scientific Name: Nematalosa Japonica Regan, 1917
Local Malay Name: Ikan Kebasi, Selangat Jepun

Common Name: Tardoore

Scientific Name: Opisthopterus Tardoore (Cuvier, 1829)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Puput, Menipis Ekor Panjang

Division Group: Flounders , Halibut Soles, etc. (ISSCAAP 31)

Common Name: Flatfish, Flounder

Scientific Name: Pseudorhombus spp.
Mandarin Name: (Bn png), (Bmy), (Pin ku y), (Zu k
Local Malay Name: Ikan Sebelah, Sisa Nabi

Common Name: Indian Halibut

Scientific Name: Psettodes Erumei (Bloch and Schneider, 1801)
Mandarin Name: (Bn png), ( D bmy ), (Pin ku y),
ku y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Sebelah, Sisa Nabi, Togok

Common Name: Not Available (Tonguefish, Tonguesole)

Scientific Name: Cynoglossus Macrolepidotus (Bleeker, 1851)
Mandarin Name: (Sh t), (Zu ku y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Lidah
Local Teochew: Leng Chik

Common Name: Largescale Tonguesole

Scientific Name: Cynoglossus Arel (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
Mandarin Name: (Sh t), (Zu ku y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Lidah, Lidah Sisik Besar
Local Teochew: Leng Chik

Common Name: Fourlined Tonguesole

Scientific Name: Cynoglossus Bilineatus (Lacepde, 1802)
Mandarin Name: (Sh t), (Zu ku y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Lidah Pasir
Local Teochew: Leng Chik

Common Name: Long Tongue Sole

Scientific Name: Cynoglossus Lingua Hamilton, 1822
Mandarin Name: (Sh t), (Zu ku y), (Zhng t sh t)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Lidah Pajang
Local Teochew: Leng Chik

Common Name: Commerson's Sole

Scientific Name: Synaptura Commersonnii (Lacepde, 1802)
Mandarin Name: (Sh t), (Yu ku y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Lidah. Lidah Daun Tirus

Species Group: Sharks, Rays, Chimaeras, etc.(ISSCAAP 38)

Common Name: Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray

Scientific Name: Taeniura Lymma (Forsskl, 1775)
Mandarin Name: (Hng y), (Ln din mgu y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Pari Karang
Local Hokkien: Hung Heur
Local Teochew: Hung Hu
Remarks: Very venomous spike or sometimes there are two spikes at the tail that can whip u

Be very careful when handling all types of ray.

Common Name: Sharpnose Stingray, Whitespotted Whipray

Scientific Name: Himantura Gerrardi (Gray, 1851)
Mandarin Name: (Hng y), (Mgu y), (Q sh t hng)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Pari Bintik Putih
Local Hokkien: Hung Heur
Local Teochew: Hung Hu
Remarks: Venomous spikes at the tail of this particular species that can whip upward. Be ver
when handling all types of ray.

Common Name: Plain Maskray

Scientific Name: Neotrygon Annotata (Last, 1987)
Mandarin Name: (Hng y), (Mgu y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Pari Coklat Kelabu
Local Hokkien: Hung Heur
Local Teochew: Hung Hu
Remarks: Two very venomous spikes at the tail of this particular species that can whip upwa
very careful when handling all types of ray.

Common Name: Spotted Eagle Ray

Scientific Name: Aetobatus Narinari (Euphrasen, 1790)
Mandarin Name: (Hng y), (Mgu y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Pari Helang, Pari-lang Bintik Putih
Local Hokkien: Hung Heur
Local Teochew: Hung Hu
Remarks: Very venomous spike or sometimes there are two spikes at the tail that can whip u
Be very careful when handling all types of ray.

Common Name: Javanese Cownose Ray, Flapnose Ray

Scientific Name: Rhinoptera Javanica Mller & Henle, 1841
Mandarin Name: (Hng y), (Mgu y)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Pari Pari Kelawar Jawa, Pari Susun

Common Name: Whitespotted Wedgefish, White-spotted Shovelnose Ray

Scientific Name: Rhynchobatus Australiae Whitley, 1939
Local Malay Name: Ikan Yu Kemejan Kia-kia, Perejang

Common Name: Granulated Guitarfish

Scientific Name: Glaucostegus Granulatus (Cuvier, 1829)
Mandarin Name: (Pp fn)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Yu Kemejan

Common Name: Brownbanded Bambooshark

Scientific Name: Chiloscyllium Punctatum Mller & Henle, 1838
Mandarin Name: (Gu m sh)
Local Malay Name: Yu Bodoh, Yu Tokeh, Yu Punai, Yu-cicak Insang Putih
Local Hokkien: Kau Bo Sua

Common Name: Slender Bambooshark

Scientific Name: Chiloscyllium Indicum (Gmelin, 1789)
Mandarin Name: (Gu m sh)
Local Malay Name: Yu Bodoh, Yu Tokeh, Yu Punai, Yu-cicak Tembaga
Local Hokkien: Kau Bo Sua

Common Name: Whitespotted Bambooshark

Scientific Name: Chiloscyllium Plagiosum (Anonymous [Bennett], 1830)
Mandarin Name: (Gu m sh)
Local Malay Name: Yu Bodoh, Yu Tokeh, Yu Punai, Yu-cicak bintik putih
Local Hokkien: Kau Bo Sua

Species Group: Miscellaneous freshwater fishes (ISSCAAP 13)

Common Name: Climbing Perch
Scientific Name: Anabas Testudineus (Bloch, 1792)
Mandarin Name: (Shn zi), (Pn l)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Puyu, Pepuyu

Common Name:Northern Mud Gudgeon

Scientific Name: Ophiocara Porocephala (Valenciennes, 1837)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Ubi Belontok

Common Name: Marble Goby

Scientific Name: Oxyeleotris Marmorata (Bleeker, 1852)
Mandarin Name: (Sn k y), (Shn k y), (Ln g y), (L
Local Malay Name: Ketutu, Ikan Hantu, Bakut, Ubi
Local Cantonese: Soon Hock
Remarks: The fish is only active at night.

Common Name: Three Spot Gourami

Scientific Name: Trichopodus Trichopterus (Pallas, 1770)
Local Malay Name: Ikan Sepat Padi, Sepat Minyak, Sepat Ronggeng

Notes:
ISSCAAP = International Standard Statistical Classification of Aquatic Animals and Plants
D = Demersal finfishes
Demersal fishes lives in greater depth of oceans. They are also called bottom feeders.

P = Pelagic finfishes
Pelagic fishes are found mostly at shallow depths and their availability decreases with depth
material and oxygen became scarce.
sp. = Species
spp. = Several Species (Species Plural)
References:

Lauretta Burke, Liz Selig (WRI), and Mark Spalding (2002). Biodiversity of Southeast Asia
Reefs in: Reefs at Risk in Southeast Asia. UNEP-WCMC, Cambridge, UK. pp 13

Mohd Azmi Ambak, Mansor Mat Isa, Mohd Zaidi Zakaria and Mazlan Abd Ghaffar (2010) F
Malaysia. Universiti Malaysia Trengganu, Malaysia. Penerbit UMT.
Fishbase. Available at:
http://www.fishbase.org

Fisheries and Aquaculture Department, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Na
Available at:
http://www.fao.org/fishery/
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Southeast Asia Crustacean and Mollusca

Southeast Asia Crustacean and Mollusca Identification is created to make identification of common species found in
South East Asia easy. The list below is the crustacean and mollusca species caught in Tanjung Leman. The list also
includes name in languages and dialect used in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Update will be done whenever new
photograph is available.

Crustacean

Species Group: Sea spiders, crabs, etc (ISSCAAP 42)

Common Name: Blue Swimming Crab, Flower Crab
Scientific Name: Portunus Pelagicus (Linnaeus, 1766)
Mandarin Name: (Hu xi)
Local Malay Name: Ketam laut, Ketam renjong, Ketam bunga
Local Hokkien: Cheek
Local Teochew: Cheek
Local Cantonese: Fah Hai

Common Name: Crucifix Crab

Scientific Name: Charybdis Feriatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Mandarin Name: (Shz xi)
Local Malay Name: Ketam Karang, Ketam Kristian
Local Hokkien: Hong Kah Cheek
Local Cantonese: Fong Kah Hai

Common Name: Ridged Swimming Crab

Scientific Name: Charybdis Natator (Herbst, 1789)

Mandarin Name: (Sh xi), (Sh pngxi)
Local Malay Name: Ketam Batik

Common Name: Indo-pacific Swamp-Crab, Giant mud crab

Scientific Name: Scylla serrata
Mandarin Name: (J yun qng xi), (Png xi)
Local Malay Name: Ketam batu
Local Hokkien: Cheem
Local Teochew: Hoi

Local Cantonese: Yook Hai

Remarks: Be careful of the powerful claws. Do not handle if not trained.

Common Name: Horseshoe crab, King crab

Mandarin Name: (Hu)
Scientific Name: Tachypleus gigas
Local Malay Name: Belangkas
Local Hokkien: Hau

Species Group: Lobsters, Spiny rock lobster, etc (ISSCAAP 43)

Common Name: Spiny lobster
Scientific Name: Panulirus polyphagus
Mandarin Name: (Lngxi)
Local Malay Name: Udang karang, Udang Kara
Local Hokkien: Leng Heh
Local Cantonese: Long Shia

Common Name: Slipper lobster

Scientific Name: Thennus orientalis
Mandarin Name: (Xi p)
Local Malay Name: Udang lobok, Udang ketak, Udang kipas
Local Hokkien: Heh Po

Species Group: Shrimps, prawns, etc (ISSCAAP 45)

Common Name: Green tiger prawn
Scientific Name: Penaeus semisulcatus
Mandarin Name: (Lo h xi)
Local Malay Name: Udang Harimau
Local Hokkien: Hor Heh

Common Name: Giant tiger prawn

Scientific Name: Penaeus monodon
Mandarin Name: (Lo h xi)
Local Malay Name: Udang Harimau
Local Hokkien: Hor Heh
Remarks: This tiger prawn species is larger in size compared to Penaeus semisulcatus.

Common Name: Banana prawn

Scientific Name: Penaeus merguiensis, Penaeus indicus
Mandarin Name: (D xi), (mng xi), (D mng xi)
Local Malay Name: Udang puteh

Common Name: King Prawn

Scientific Name: Penaeus latisulcatus
Mandarin Name: (D xi)
Local Malay Name: Udang kaki Merah, Udang susu, Tua Heh
Local Hokkien: Tua Heh
Local Teochew: Tua Heh

Common Name: Rainbow prawn

Scientific Name: Parapenaeopsis sculptilis
Local Malay Name: Udang kulit keras

Common Name: Sharp-rostrum prawn

Scientific Name: Parapenaeopsis hardwickii, P. coromandelica , P. hunger fordi, P. gracilima
Local Malay Name: Udang minyak, Udang minyak jalur

Common Name: Silver mantis shrimp

Scientific Name: Harpiosquilla harpax
Mandarin Name: (Xi g)
Local Malay Name: Udang Lipan
Local Hokkien: Heh Korr
Local Teochew: Heh Kow
Local Cantonese: Hah Ku

Mollusca
Species Group: Squids, Cuttlefishes, Octopuses, etc (ISSCAAP 57)

Common Name: Bigfin reef squid

Scientific Name: Sepioteuthis lessoniana
Mandarin Name: (Yuy)
Local Malay Name: Sotong Mabang, Sotong mengabang, Maban
Local Hokkien: Cheh Bak
Remarks: Identified by its green eyes with wide fins.

Common Name: Common Squid

Scientific Name: Loligo spp.
Mandarin Name: (Yuy), (S dng)
Local Malay Name: Sotong Peluru, Cumi-cumi
Local Hokkien: Sotong

Common Name: Cuttlefish

Scientific Name: Sepia spp.
Mandarin Name: (My)
Local Malay Name: Sotong Katak
Local Hokkien: Bak Tau

Notes:
ISSCAAP = International Standard Statistical Classification of Aquatic Animals and Plants
sp. = Species
spp. = Several Species (Species Plural)