Colat

/ˈkoʊlæt/ noun

Definition

A type of small fish found in Southeast Asian waters, or a regional variant of related fish species.

Etymology

From Southeast Asian languages, possibly derived from local names for small fish species in the Mekong region and related waters.

Kelly Says

The colat is largely unknown outside Southeast Asia, yet it's an important food fish for millions of people—a reminder that there are thousands of fish species most of us have never heard of.

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