balestra

English translation: trigger fish, file-fish

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Italian term or phrase:	balestra
English translation:	trigger fish, file-fish
Entered by:	Rachel Fell

22:59 Mar 14, 2006

Italian to English translations [PRO]
Science - Zoology / zoo/aquarium

Italian term or phrase: balestra

Common name for a fish living on coral reefs.

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trigger fish, file-fish

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Balistes,Balistes carolinensis, Trekkervis, File-fish, Schweinsdrckerfisch, Baliste, Balistes vetula, Gestreepte trekkervis, Queen trigger fish, ...
www.omne-vivum.com/c/12950.htm

The Triggerfish (BALISTES CAROLINENSIS)is found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean from England and Ireland, south to Angola, and in the Mediterranean Sea.
www.efsa.co.uk/record/triggerfish.htm

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picture: http://www.habitas.org.uk/marinelife/species.asp?item=ZG9400

Parent taxa. Genus Balistes (triggerfishes). Species Balistes carolinensis (bridled triggerfish). Home ¦ About Us ¦ Special Topics ¦ Teaching ¦ About Animal ...
animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/classification/Balistes_carolinensis.html

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trigger fish, file-fish

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trigger fish, file-fish

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