Scientific names of this Philippine fish: Acanthurus olivaceus, Acanthurus pyroferus, Acanthurus thompsoni, Acanthurus triostegus
la·ba·hí·ta
surgeonfish
surgeonfish
The labahita is a saltwater fish. Filipinos cook it by grilling or frying.
It is also used in stews such as kaldereta, menudo and ginataan.
Market price in the Philippines: around 230 pesos per kilogram
KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
labahíta: malaki-laki hanggang malaking isdang-alat, maliit ang bibig, nása gawing tuktok ng ulo ang matá, malapad ang katawan, may makunat na balát at napakaliliit na kaliskis
