Table 4.
Fish parts used and reasons
| Animal | Part used | Use and use method | Reason(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sardine fish Sardina sp.; | Young1 | - Treats cardiovascular illnesses: cook with plenty of oil palm and consume | Medicinal |
| Flesh1 | - Treats cardiovascular illnesses: consume | Medicinal | |
| Electric catfish Malapterurus electricus | Flesh1 | - Treats cardiovascular illnesses: consume | Medicinal |
| Mud sucker Labeo coubie | Flesh1 | - Treats cardiovascular illnesses: cook and consume | Medicinal |
| Giant mud fish Heterobranchus sp.; | Flesh1 | - Treats cardiovascular illnesses: cook and consume | Medicinal |
Note: 1Animals with food, medicinal and sales values.
2Ethnomusical animals and parts used as trophy.
3Animals used in decoration and jewelry making.
4Magico-religious and multipurpose animals.