Protoform: MAMANU [PN] Parrotfish sp.

Description: Parrotfish sp.
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian
Notes:

*4 POC *(ma)manu "Scarus spp." (LPO IV:98).

Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
Mangareva Mamanu Nom d'un poisson (Rch)
Niuatoputapu Mamanu Parrotfish (Dye)
Samoan Mamanu Reddish-brown species of Scarus (parrotfish) when about 1 1/2 - 2 ft. long (Mnr)
Tikopia Manumanu Fish, parrot-wrasse (Scaridae) (Fth)
Tokelau Mamanu Ocean Parrotfish (Scarus chorodon) (Sma)
Tongan Mamanu Fish sp. (Cwd)

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